self-discipline

noun

self-dis·​ci·​pline ˌself-ˈdi-sə-plən How to pronounce self-discipline (audio)
: 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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Our main challenge today is to maintain multilateral diplomacy and self-discipline. 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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First Known Use

1612, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of self-discipline was in 1612

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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/self-discipline. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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self-discipline

noun
self-dis·​ci·​pline
ˈself-ˈdis-ə-plən
: correction or regulation of oneself for the sake of improvement

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