SELF-DISCIPLINE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

self-discipline

noun

ˌself-ˈdi-sə-plən

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 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 Jackson traveled the country preaching self-esteem and self-discipline. —

Johanna Neuman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026 During Lent, the faithful devote themselves to prayer and other devotions, as well as charitable deeds, fasting and other forms of self-discipline. —

ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for self-discipline

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Noun

The deputies had differing opinions on whether Adair had become compliant during the restraint.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
On their third album, Cost of Living Adjustment, Cola have embraced, if not maximalism, then at least letting go of restraint.

— David Glickman, Pitchfork, 7 May 2026

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