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

Derived Forms

• ˌself-ˈdisciplined, adjective

Other Words From

• self-disciplined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of self-discipline¹

First recorded in 1830–40

Example Sentences

The worst thing a man could be was lacking in self-discipline.

From The Daily Beast

Is it going to give me a body of knowledge, tools, self-discipline?

From The Daily Beast

Not every kid who returns home suffers from bombastic dreams matched only by their lack of direction and flabby self-discipline.

From The Daily Beast

Trouble is, self-discipline eludes you as Saturn opposes your sign.

From The Daily Beast

This is a man of remarkable self-discipline to be sure, but self-discipline for what?

From The Daily Beast

I am not suggesting any such severe course of self-discipline.

From Project Gutenberg

Not if it means Democracy at the price of inefficiency, rejection of self-discipline, and the negation of real leadership.

From Project Gutenberg

Happy the man who understands self-discipline, so as to secure this charm, and mingle constancy and variety in his pursuits.

From Project Gutenberg

And therefore I am going to insist that the practice of rigorous self-discipline is essential to any healthy Christian life.

From Project Gutenberg

Self-control, self-discipline, ascetic practice, are indispensible to a successful Christian life.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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