self-disciplined

self-disciplined
adjective Date: 1828 capable of or subject to self-discipline

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  • self-disciplined — ADJ GRADED Someone who is self disciplined has the ability to control themselves and to make themselves work hard or behave in a particular way without needing anyone else to tell them what to do. Most religions teach you to be truthful, self… …   English dictionary

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  • self-disciplined — adjective Having self discipline, be in control of ones self and ones actions …   Wiktionary

  • self-disciplined — See: self discipline …   English dictionary

  • self-disciplined — adjective used of nonindulgent persons • Syn: ↑self restraining • Similar to: ↑nonindulgent, ↑strict …   Useful english dictionary

  • self-discipline — also self discipline, 1796, from SELF (Cf. self) + DISCIPLINE (Cf. discipline). Related: Self disciplined …   Etymology dictionary

  • self-discipline — self disciplined, adj. /self dis euh plin, self /, n. discipline and training of oneself, usually for improvement: Acquiring the habit of promptness requires self discipline. [1830 40] * * * …   Universalium

  • self-discipline — n [U] the ability to make yourself do the things you know you ought to do, without someone making you do them ▪ A lot of the kids seemed to lack self discipline. >self disciplined adj …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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