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- [self dis-uh-plin]
- /sɛlf ˈdɪs ə plɪn/
- /self ˈdɪsəplɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [self dis-uh-plin]
- /sɛlf ˈdɪs ə plɪn/
Definitions of self-discipline word
- noun self-discipline discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self-discipline. 1
- noun self-discipline control of oneself 1
- noun self-discipline dedication, training 1
- uncountable noun self-discipline Self-discipline is the ability to control yourself and to make yourself work hard or behave in a particular way without needing anyone else to tell you what to do. 0
- noun self-discipline the act of disciplining or power to discipline one's own feelings, desires, etc, esp with the intention of improving oneself 0
- noun self-discipline the disciplining or controlling of oneself or one's desires, actions, habits, etc. 0
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Origin of self-discipline
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40
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Parts of speech for Self-discipline
noun
adjective
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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self-discipline popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for self-discipline
noun self-discipline
- asceticism — Asceticism is a simple, strict way of life with no luxuries or physical pleasures.
- austerity — Austerity is a situation in which people's living standards are reduced because of economic difficulties.
- fixity — the state or quality of being fixed; stability; permanence.
- abstemiousness — sparing or moderate in eating and drinking; temperate in diet.
- abstinence — Abstinence is the practice of abstaining from something such as alcoholic drink or sex, often for health or religious reasons.
adj self-discipline
- austere — If you describe something as austere, you approve of its plain and simple appearance.
adjective self-discipline
- abstemious — Someone who is abstemious avoids doing too much of something enjoyable such as eating or drinking.
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