self-discipline Definition
self·-discipline (-dis′ə plin)
noun
the disciplining or controlling of oneself or one's desires, actions, habits, etc.
self-discipline Related Forms
self′·-dis′ciplined adjective
self-discipline Usage Examples
Preposition: of
pupil: We have begun to incorporate strategies from The Learning Game to support and develop the self-discipline of pupils and help raise self-esteem.
Converse of object
- require: Encouraging Many learners will find it hard to summon the self-discipline required to study on their own.
- lack: Tho some men were experienced in trench warfare, they lacked the self-discipline that would have been found in the Western Front.
- develop: Other speakers backed the idea that violence was not a proper basis on which to encourage children to develop self-discipline.
- exercise: Don't turn into a control freak but you must exercise some self-discipline if your work is going to go well.
- encourage: We encourage self-discipline in all students by setting clear guidelines.
- learn: The dog is learning self-discipline in order to get what is desired ( attention ).
Adjective modifier
- more: Let us pray to God, to help us to have more self-discipline: on one unable to control himself God's Grace doesn't shine.
- good: They should have a good self-image, good self-discipline, and be good problem-solvers, enterprising, adaptable and employable.
- strong: You'll need space, an understanding family and strong self-discipline to make teleworking a success.
- strict: A-Level Mathematics requires strict self-discipline to practice a large number of algebraic techniques to achieve a high standard of proficiency.
- necessary: All professional writers work to deadlines; keeping to yours is the first step in acquiring the necessary self-discipline to become a professional yourself.
- little: There is very little self-discipline involved, it's more of an escape for me.
Preposition: in
order: The dog is learning self-discipline in order to get what is desired ( attention ).
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