self-discipline

[self-dis-uh-plin, self-]

noun

1. discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement.

   Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline.

self-discipline

noun

1. the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, etc, esp with the intention of improving oneself

Other Word Forms

• self-disciplined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-discipline¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Related Words

• attitude 
• character 
• decision 
• desire 
• determination 
• discipline 
• feeling 
• inclination 
• intention 
• mind 
• passion 
• power 
• resolution 
• resolve 
• wish