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
Central to Lent are the pillars of sacrifice, prayer, charity, and self-discipline.
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Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 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
At its core, the idea is not to withdraw from society but to protect it by cultivating self-control and self-discipline in everyday life.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
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Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 26 Feb. 2026
The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.
—Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 18 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
At its core, the idea is not to withdraw from society but to protect it by cultivating self-control and self-discipline in everyday life.
—Irfan Sarwar, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discipline
Noun
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In the case of these earrings, restraint was paramount.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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For disabled students already navigating discrimination, bullying, and in some cases dangerous seclusion and restraint practices with fewer advocacy resources than ever, the question of who will investigate and enforce their rights just got a lot murkier.—
Keely Cat-Wells,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Change can sound like a willpower problem.—
Dr. Deepika Chopra,
Flow Space,
16 June 2026
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The issue isn’t a lack of willpower or using the wrong app.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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