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self-disciplined

adj · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Having self-discipline; in control of oneself and one's actions.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adjective satellite

Meaning 2

used of nonindulgent persons

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: self-restraining

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *swé? Proto-Indo-European *selbh-der. Proto-Germanic *selbaz Old English self Old English self- Middle English self- English self- English disciplined English self-disciplined From self- + disciplined.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Ancient Greek: ἐγκρατής (enkratḗs) — having self-discipline
  • Māori: urupū whaiaro — having self-discipline
  • Norwegian Bokmål: selvdisiplinert — having self-discipline
  • Swedish: självdisciplinerad — having self-discipline