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
Courage, self-discipline, and AI The other two cardinal virtues (there are four in all) are courage and self-discipline.
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Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
In Aries, a Fire sign that thrives on taking the lead, we’re called to channel our energy into personal goals and self-discipline.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
When food became more accessible, especially in Western cultures, thinness replaced fullness as a marker of status and self-discipline.
—Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 18 June 2025
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Andrew Abela, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.
—Reem Amro, FOXNews.com, 28 June 2025
In Aries, a Fire sign that thrives on taking the lead, we’re called to channel our energy into personal goals and self-discipline.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 21 June 2025
When food became more accessible, especially in Western cultures, thinness replaced fullness as a marker of status and self-discipline.
—Anne Marie Chaker, Time, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discipline
Noun
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Moderates favor easing tensions with Western and regional powers, while hard-liners insist any agreement include concrete guarantees of mutual restraint.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Those loud, colorful prints align with hip-hop’s aversion to restraint, to sameness even.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the political willpower to approve changes that would address the issue is in danger without HUD’s backing.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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And for midlife women, these new guidelines acknowledge that weight gain in midlife is often driven by hormonal and metabolic shifts, not just willpower.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
20 June 2025
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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