self-discipline

[self-dis-uh-plin, self-]

self-dis·ci·pline

[self-dis-uh-plin, self-]
noun
discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline.

Origin:
1830–40

self-dis·ciplined, adjective
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Self-discipline is always a great word to know.
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a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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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
 
self-'disciplined
 
adj

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