1. lack of power or capacity to regulate, manage, or command something or someone
His inability to control his anger led to frequent conflicts.
Sua incapacidade de controlar a raiva levou a conflitos frequentes.
2. absence of self-restraint or discipline in a specific domain
The inability to control spending habits can lead to financial problems.
A incapacidade de controlar hábitos de gastos pode levar a problemas financeiros.