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self-control vs presence of mind

presence of mind vs self-control

self-control and presence of mind both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-control Yes No No No
presence of mind Yes No No No
As nouns, presence of mind is a hyponym of self-control; that is, presence of mind is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than self-control:
  • self-control: the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
  • presence of mind: self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
Other hyponyms of self-control include nerves.
self-control (noun) presence of mind (noun)
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses self-control in a crisis; ability to say or do the right thing in an emergency
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
Difference between self-control and presence of mind

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