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
Such opportunities inspire self-discipline, strengthen presentation skills, boost reputation and empower influence.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Our main challenge today is to maintain multilateral diplomacy and self-discipline.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Martial arts or yoga might be tools for self-discipline.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The couple believed that meeting the challenges of flight training — in addition to learning to fly a plane — teaches self-discipline, builds character and develops self-confidence.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
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Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Our main challenge today is to maintain multilateral diplomacy and self-discipline.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
Martial arts or yoga might be tools for self-discipline.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
The couple believed that meeting the challenges of flight training — in addition to learning to fly a plane — teaches self-discipline, builds character and develops self-confidence.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discipline
Noun
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The civil suit alleged the restraint lasted eight minutes.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Per state guidelines and Ohio Administrative Code, physical restraint must be used as a last resort and only when there is an immediate risk of physical harm to the student or others.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Vecna attaches one of the vines to Will's mouth, overriding his willpower and possessing him.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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So good for her for having the willpower to keep that under wraps.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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