self-discipline
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self-dis·ci·pline
(sĕlf′dĭs′ə-plĭn)n.
Training and control of oneself and one's conduct, usually for personal improvement.
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self-discipline
n
the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, etc, esp with the intention of improving oneself
ˌself-ˈdisciplined adj
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self`-dis′cipline
n.
discipline and training of oneself, usu. for improvement.
[1830–40]
self`-dis′ciplined, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | self-discipline - the trait of practicing self discipline discipline - the trait of being well behaved; "he insisted on discipline among the troops" austerity, nonindulgence, asceticism - the trait of great self-denial (especially refraining from worldly pleasures) abstention, abstinence - the trait of abstaining (especially from alcohol) continence, continency - the exercise of self constraint in sexual matters |
| 2. | self-discipline - the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses control - the activity of managing or exerting control over something; "the control of the mob by the police was admirable" abstinence - act or practice of refraining from indulging an appetite ascesis, asceticism - rigorous self-denial and active self-restraint mortification - (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) |
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self-discipline
noun willpower, resolve, determination, drive, resolution, grit, self-control, single-mindedness, fixity of purpose, firmness of purpose or will, force or strength of will Exercising at home requires a tremendous amount of self-discipline.
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self-discipline
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self-discipline
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