self-discipline
self-discipline — noun
1. the inner strength that helps you keep working toward a goal or follow a rule, e
the inner strength that helps you keep working toward a goal or follow a rule, even when you feel tired, bored, or tempted to stop
Arjun used his self-discipline to wake up at 5am every day for his morning run.
use + self-discipline + infinitive of purpose
Noa showed great self-discipline by saving ten percent of her salary each month.
show + great + self-discipline
The swimming team's self-discipline helped them train every morning before school.
Felipe knew that becoming a doctor required years of hard work and self-discipline.
Self-discipline grows stronger with practice, just like a muscle in the gym.
- willpower
more specifically about resisting temptation or pushing through discomfort; often used in short-term decisions
- self-control
focuses on restraining impulses and desires, whereas self-discipline is more about actively doing what you should
- determination
emphasises firmness of purpose or resolve, without the specific idea of making yourself do something you would rather avoid
- self-indulgence
the habit of allowing yourself to have or do things you enjoy, even when you should not
用法筆記
Uncountable noun. Commonly appears with possessive determiners (his/her/their self-discipline) and in fixed expressions such as 'requires self-discipline', 'takes self-discipline', or 'lack of self-discipline'.