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

Related Words

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