as in restraint
the power to control one's actions, impulses, or emotions
it takes self-discipline not to yell out when someone makes you angry
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Recent Examples of self-discipline
The reason for that association could simply be that the people eating these low-variety diets have more self-discipline or motivation to lose weight, per the researchers.
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Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.
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Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.
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Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
26 Feb. 2026
During this time, the faithful devote themselves to prayer, charitable deeds, fasting and other forms of self-discipline.
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Christina Fan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Korin Miller,
SELF,
27 Mar. 2026
This extensive undertaking goes significantly beyond any school requirement, demonstrating remarkable self-discipline, logistical skill, and drive.
—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.
—
Matthew Kayser,
Ascend Agency,
26 Feb. 2026
During this time, the faithful devote themselves to prayer, charitable deeds, fasting and other forms of self-discipline.
—
Christina Fan,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discipline
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Cornelius Houston will face charges of burglary of a habitation with intent to commit other felony and unlawful restraint, according to Fort Worth jail records.
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Martin's family believes that the long paramedic response time, as well as restraint asphyxia caused by Oakland police officers, caused Martin's death.
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Commodore is betting that a phone built around deliberate friction, rather than willpower alone, is what the digital minimalism crowd has been waiting for.
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Better systems beat willpower as clumsy Chiron enters your 6th House of Work and Health, reminding you that mistakes teach faster than shame.
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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