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单词 self-mastery
释义

self-mastery

noun

self-mas·​tery ˌself-ˈmas-t(ə-)rē How to pronounce self-mastery (audio)
: the ability to control one's own desires or impulses : self-control, self-discipline
However, I realized the wisdom of Rooke's advice, and went away by myself to get over my anger and reacquire my self-mastery. Bram Stoker
Self-esteem that is not backed by self-mastery becomes narcissism. Gracie Bonds Staples

Synonyms

  • continence
  • restraint
  • self-command
  • self-containment
  • self-control
  • self-discipline
  • self-government
  • self-possession
  • self-restraint
  • will
  • willpower
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Word History

First Known Use

1652, in the meaning defined above

self-mastery

noun

as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions she had remarkable self-mastery for one so young

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • restraint
  • willpower
  • temperance
  • self-discipline
  • composure
  • self-control
  • temperateness
  • determination
  • self-command
  • will
  • nerve
  • self-restraint
  • self-possession
  • self-containment
  • discipline
  • continence
  • confidence
  • self-government
  • mastery
  • moderation
  • assurance
  • self-abnegation
  • abnegation
  • self-denial
  • moderateness
  • equanimity
  • soberness
  • sobriety
  • forbearance
  • abstention
  • abstinence
  • avoidance
  • control
  • eschewal
  • poise
  • coolness
  • self-confidence
  • aplomb
  • discretion
  • command

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • gratification
  • indulgence
  • intemperance
  • overindulgence
  • self-indulgence
  • feebleness
  • weakness
  • intemperateness
  • excessiveness
  • vice
  • failing
  • frailty
  • unrestraint
  • shortcoming
  • demerit
  • foible
  • fault
  • unconstraint
  • unreserve
  • immoderacy
  • indiscipline
  • unreservedness
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