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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Purpose buffers against screen overuse, strengthens mental health, supports identity formation, and nurtures the self-discipline needed to thrive.
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But the routine that keeps him in the lineup, through heat, long road trips and the daily grind, was shaped by years of trial, error and self-discipline.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
The virtues associated with self-discipline include restraint, diligence, humility, and a dozen others.
—Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
There’s nothing inherently wrong with self-discipline and vigorous exercise, or taking great care of your body.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
But the routine that keeps him in the lineup, through heat, long road trips and the daily grind, was shaped by years of trial, error and self-discipline.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 6 May 2025
The virtues associated with self-discipline include restraint, diligence, humility, and a dozen others.
—Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
There’s nothing inherently wrong with self-discipline and vigorous exercise, or taking great care of your body.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 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 23 May. 2025.
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