Synonyms of self-regulation
8 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for self-regulation is self-control. Other synonyms of self-regulation are self-command, self-discipline, self-mastery, self-governance and willpower. The opposite of self-regulation is undisciplinedness.
Synonyms and similar words for self-regulation
nounThe regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or...
- self-commandThe conscious control of one's own behaviour.
- self-controlThe ability to control one's desires and impulses.
- self-disciplineControl of oneself.
- self-masteryThe conscious control of one's behaviour.
- willpowerThe unwavering strength of will to carry out one's wishes.
nounThe regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or...
- self-governanceSynonym of self-government.
- autonomy
nounThe regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or...
- automationThe act or process of converting the controlling of a machine or device to a more automatic system, such as computer or...
Opposite of self-regulation
nounThe regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or...
- undisciplinednessThe quality of being undisciplined.
Meaning of self-regulation
- noun The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- noun The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
- noun The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.
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Questions about synonyms of self-regulation
- What is another word for self-regulation?
- Self-regulation has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as self-control, self-command, self-discipline, self-mastery, self-governance, willpower and automation.
- What is the opposite of self-regulation?
- The opposite of self-regulation is undisciplinedness.
- What does self-regulation mean?
- Self-regulation means the regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.
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