self-discipline
noun
self-dis·ci·pline
ˌself-ˈdi-sə-plən 
: correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement
Examples of self-discipline in a Sentence
it takes self-discipline not to yell out when someone makes you angry
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Over the past four decades, he’s transformed how people around the world approach time management, productivity, self-discipline, and goal setting.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the past four decades, he’s transformed how people around the world approach time management, productivity, self-discipline, and goal setting.
—Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Martial arts or yoga might be tools for self-discipline.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discipline. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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