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self-discipline

[self-dis-uh-plin, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈdɪs ə plɪn, ˈsɛlf- /
NOUN
austerity
Synonyms
STRONGEST
prudence
STRONG
abstemiousness asceticism chasteness chastity continence determination economy puritanism self-denial sobriety stoicism strictness temperance
Antonyms
WEAK
blandness calmness elaborateness extravagance gentility indulgence luxuriousness meekness mildness spending
NOUN
restraint
Synonyms
STRONGEST
caution constraint control moderation restriction self-restraint
STRONG
abstemiousness abstinence coercion command compulsion confines coolness curtailment economy forbearance grip hindrance hold inhibition limitation prevention repression reserve secretiveness self-denial self-government self-possession silence suppression unnaturalness withholding
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assistance freedom help indulgence liberty release self-indulgence
WEAK
agitation arousal liberation wildness
NOUN
self-control
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dignity discretion poise restraint reticence sobriety stoicism
STRONG
abstemiousness aplomb balance constraint discipline repression reserve self-government stability
WEAK
self-constraint strength of character
Antonyms
STRONG
instability
WEAK
agitation rashness
NOUN
soberness
Synonyms
STRONG
abnegation abstemiousness abstinence asceticism astringency austerity conservatism constraint continence control discretion dryness forbearance forgoing frugality measure moderateness moderation moderatism mortification prohibition prudence reasonableness restraint sacrifice self-control self-denial sobriety stoicism teetotalism
WEAK
eschewal golden mean happy medium refrainment self-deprivation uninebriation unintoxication
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation allowance carelessness indulgence intemperance permission rashness self-indulgence wildness
NOUN
teetotalism
Synonyms
STRONG
abnegation abstemiousness abstinence asceticism astringency austerity conservatism constraint continence control discretion dryness forbearance forgoing frugality measure moderateness moderation moderatism mortification prohibition prudence reasonableness restraint sacrifice self-control self-denial soberness sobriety stoicism
WEAK
eschewal golden mean happy medium refrainment self-deprivation uninebriation unintoxication
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation allowance carelessness indulgence intemperance permission rashness self-indulgence wildness
NOUN
temperance
Synonyms
STRONG
abnegation abstemiousness asceticism astringency austerity conservatism constraint continence control discretion forbearance forgoing frugality measure moderateness moderation moderatism mortification prohibition prudence reasonableness restraint sacrifice self-control self-denial soberness sobriety stoicism teetotalism
WEAK
eschewal golden mean happy medium refrainment self-deprivation uninebriation unintoxication
Antonyms
STRONG
agitation allowance carelessness indulgence permission rashness wildness
WEAK
excess intemperance
NOUN
will
Synonyms
STRONGEST
attitude character decision desire determination discipline feeling inclination intention mind passion power resolution resolve wish
STRONG
aim appetite conviction craving decisiveness decree design discretion disposition fancy hankering liking longing option pining pleasure preference prerogative purpose self-control self-restraint temperament urge velleity volition willfulness willpower wishes yearning
WEAK
heart's desire
Antonyms
STRONGEST
dislike hate hatred indecision question wavering weakness
STRONG
distaste indifference thoughtlessness
NOUN
willpower
Synonyms
STRONGEST
firmness grit self-control
STRONG
discipline drive fixity force resolution resolve self-government self-restraint single-mindedness strength will
Antonyms
STRONGEST
weakness
STRONG
indecision question

Example Sentences

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He wants the nation to reflect on the things that he’s asked his own son to understand: “self-restraint and self-discipline and self-control.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Jackson traveled the country preaching self-esteem and self-discipline.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

But showing iron will, great determination and self-discipline, Pant fought his way back from what seemed a dead-end to his career.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2024

I can get lost in an algorithm on my phone and having the self-discipline to stop and be here now is an ongoing journey.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

After surviving a month of serious focus and self-discipline, I felt like I could overcome anything.

From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi