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
Our main challenge today is to maintain multilateral diplomacy and self-discipline.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 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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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
August 2025 The Emperor: Structure and self-discipline become your superpowers this month, Capricorn.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 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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While objecting to restraints, Robinson’s attorneys agree with the sheriff that the court should limit or ban video and photographic coverage of proceedings.—
Stepheny Price , Melissa Chrise,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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To complement the architecture’s rigor, the current owners turned to designer André Mellone of Studio Mellone, known for his elegant restraint and understanding of proportion.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her vitality leaves quite the impression on saxophonist Ronnie Scott (Daniel Betts), who fends off the girl’s advances even as he’s dazzled by her willpower.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
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As far as Dragula the brand, Dragula is a monster with its own willpower and its own luck factors.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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