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SELF-CONTROL Antonyms

There are 9 antonyms of the word self-control. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For SELF-CONTROL

WordSaveSyns..UsageType
abandon
verbv
noun

• the trait of lacking restraint or control; reckless freedom from inhibition or worry

• a feeling of extreme emotional intensity

verb

• forsake, leave behind

• give up with the intent of never claiming again

• leave behind empty; move out of

• stop maintaining or insisting on; of ideas or claims

• leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

dependency
nounn
noun

• the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else

• being abnormally tolerant to and dependent on something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming (especially alcohol or narcotic drugs)

• a geographical area politically controlled by a distant country

immaturity
nounn
noun

• not having reached maturity

impulsiveness
nounn
noun

• the trait of acting suddenly on impulse without reflection

incapability
nounn
noun

• lack of potential for development

• the quality of not being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally

indulgence
nounn
noun

• an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires

• a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone

• the act of indulging or gratifying a desire

• foolish or senseless behavior

• the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution

irresponsibility
nounn
noun

• a form of untrustworthiness; the trait of lacking a sense of responsibility and not feeling accountable for your actions

recklessness
nounn
noun

• the trait of giving little thought to danger

unrestraint
nounn
noun

• the quality of lacking restraint

Alternatives for ABANDON

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