continency
- noun
- /kənˈtɪnənsi/
:
autocontrol
- He showed great continency during the stressful meeting.
Examples
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Practicing continency can lead to better decision-making in stressful situations.
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She admired his continency when he refused to respond angrily to criticism.
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His continency helped him avoid arguments even when provoked.
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Her continency in difficult times impressed everyone.
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In order to succeed in his career, he showed great continency by avoiding distractions and staying focused on his goals.
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Practicing continency can be challenging, especially when faced with tempting choices during difficult times.
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Her continency in the face of pressure demonstrated her strong character and self-discipline.
Synonyms
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4.8
The ability to control your feelings and actions
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3.3
Being able to stop yourself from acting on strong feelings or wants when it is hard
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4.3
The power to control your actions, feelings, and urges when things are hard
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4.4
The ability to control your actions and feelings even when it is hard
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4.6
The ability to control your feelings and urges
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6.7
A calm, confident control of your feelings and actions in difficult situations
Ability to stay calm and control your actions and feelings
Antonyms
How Controlled
Surface Forms
Morphology
continency = continence (semi-transparent) = continent + ency
Derived from the noun 'continence' (self-restraint); the generalised sense 'ability to control one's actions' is related but somewhat broader than the prototypical meaning.
Etymology
Continency comes from the Latin continere, which means 'to hold' and is the same root as contain. It is like 'holding yourself' back, so it means the ability to control your actions, feelings, or desires, especially in difficult situations.