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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There’s nothing inherently wrong with self-discipline and vigorous exercise, or taking great care of your body.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
With Iraola, his managerial identity with Bournemouth is mostly about self-discipline and balance.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This study showed that children who could wait for a larger reward instead of taking an immediate one—tended to have better academic performance, healthier habits and stronger self-discipline later in life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Catholic Church mandates abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent as an act of sacrifice and self-discipline.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
With Iraola, his managerial identity with Bournemouth is mostly about self-discipline and balance.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
This study showed that children who could wait for a larger reward instead of taking an immediate one—tended to have better academic performance, healthier habits and stronger self-discipline later in life.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
The Catholic Church mandates abstinence from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays during Lent as an act of sacrifice and self-discipline.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 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 3 May. 2025.
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