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self-discipline definition

self·-discipline (-dis′ə plin)

noun

the disciplining or controlling of oneself or one's desires, actions, habits, etc.

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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.

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.

Preposition: in

  • order: The dog is learning self-discipline in order to get what is desired ( attention ).
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