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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On multiple occasions, Johnson has pointed the blame at those who flee police and credited officers with showing restraint in pursuits.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Those charges include four counts each of counterfeiting−delivery/possession of property and knowingly selling counterfeit, nonfunctional or noncompliant supplemental restraint systems.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This is a rare trifecta that puts your voice, your willpower, and your aura on high.—
Dossé-Via Trenou,
Refinery29,
30 Sep. 2025
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The question is whether Israel has the willpower to step up its game in this information war.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Self-discipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-discipline. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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