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
Molineaux’s passion for self-discipline and mental resilience is central to his philosophy.
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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
For many users, the old-school self-discipline pitch has lost its shine.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
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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
For many users, the old-school self-discipline pitch has lost its shine.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for self-discipline
Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-discipline
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Advertisement My biggest takeaway from this formula and its ubiquity is that users can develop healthier social media feeds, but doing so takes restraint and intentionality.—
Noah Giansiracusa,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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While candidates largely avoided major mishaps, the tech was used with little guidance or restraint.—
Makena Kelly,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Chariot is a card of forward motion, confidence, and victory through sheer willpower.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Aug. 2025
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The takeaway from the research is clear: design beats willpower.—
Dilan Gomih,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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