self-discipline

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

/ ˌsɛlfˈdɪs ə plɪn, ˈsɛlf- /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR self-discipline ON THESAURUS.COM

noun

discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline.

Words nearby self-discipline

self-determinism, self-development, self-devotion, self-diagnosis, self-directed, self-discipline, self-dissociation, self-distrust, self-doubt, self-dramatizing, self-drive

Origin of self-discipline

First recorded in 1830–40

OTHER WORDS FROM self-discipline

self-dis·ciplined, adjective

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Examples from the Web for self-discipline

The worst thing a man could be was lacking in self-discipline.
Diet Like Jesus: What the Bible Says About How to Eat|Candida Moss|October 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Is it going to give me a body of knowledge, tools, self-discipline?
How to Reinvent College Rankings: Show the Data Students Need Most|Steve Cohen|March 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Trouble is, self-discipline eludes you as Saturn opposes your sign.
Horoscopes: The Week of March 27|Starsky + Cox|March 26, 2011|DAILY BEAST
This is a man of remarkable self-discipline to be sure, but self-discipline for what?
The GOP Is Eating Obama's Lunch|Eric Alterman|December 17, 2010|DAILY BEAST

They had everything a man could want, except everything a man ought to have—self-discipline and values.
Two Flawed Jewish Geniuses|Richard Cohen|October 1, 2010|DAILY BEAST
No singer can rise to any distinction without the severest kind of self-discipline and hard work.
Vocal Mastery|Harriette Brower
If we translate them as work, prayer, self-discipline and social service they do not look quite so bad.
The Life of the Spirit and the Life of To-day|Evelyn Underhill
A third set would understand by self-discipline, as imposed by the Law, complete freedom from lust, anger and other evils.
Letters from a Sf Teacher|Shaikh Sharfuddn Maner
He wanted to tolerate her merely, to regard her as an element in his scheme of self-discipline.
The History of Sir Richard Calmady|Lucas Malet
Words were given us to conceal our thoughts, and with a little practice and self-discipline will conceal them even from ourselves.
Marge Askinforit|Barry Pain

British Dictionary definitions for self-discipline

self-discipline

noun

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

Derived forms of self-discipline

self-disciplined, adjective

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

self-discipline

noun

Words related to self-discipline

Words nearby self-discipline

Origin of self-discipline

OTHER WORDS FROM self-discipline

Examples from the Web for self-discipline

British Dictionary definitions for self-discipline

noun

Derived forms of self-discipline