self-controlled

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What does self-controlled mean?

Possessing self-control; having control or mastery of one's own emotions, impulses, or desires.

Where does self-controlled come from?

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English controlled English self-controlled From self- + controlled.

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