self-dis·ci·pline (s lf d s -pln)n. Training and control of oneself and one's conduct, usually for personal improvement. |
self-discipline
n
the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, etc., esp with the intention of improving oneself
self-disciplined adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| 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) |
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.
Translations
self-discipline [ˌsɛlfˈdɪsɪplɪn] n → autodisciplina
self-discipline [ˌsɛlfˈdɪsɪplɪn] n → autodisciplina
self-discipline [ˌsɛlfˈdɪsɪplɪn] n → autodisciplina
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