Self-restraint
(noun)
The ability to control oneself and one's actions.
Origin:
Combination of self and restraint, meaning the ability to control oneself.
Examples:
- He practiced self-restraint when it came to spending money.
- She showed great self-restraint when dealing with difficult people.
- He believed that self-restraint was necessary for success.
- She felt that self-restraint was the key to a peaceful life.
- He thought that self-restraint was essential for personal growth.