self-discipline — the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsɛlfˈdɪsəplɪn/
Example Sentences
- My self-discipline completely vanishes when I see chocolate cake in the fridge.
- Success in any field requires a high degree of self-discipline and persistence.
- She showed remarkable self-discipline by studying for 8 hours straight without checking social media once.
self-discipline
NOUN[/ˌsɛlfˈdɪsəplɪn/]
the ability to control one's feelings and overcome one's weaknesses; the ability to pursue what one thinks is right despite temptations to abandon it
Every dawn, she practices self-discipline by running before anyone else wakes up.
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“My self-discipline completely vanishes when I see chocolate cake in the fridge.”
“Success in any field requires a high degree of self-discipline and persistence.”
“She showed remarkable self-discipline by studying for 8 hours straight without checking social media once.”
“His self-discipline is so strong that he can eat just one potato chip and save the rest for later.”
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