B2nounpsychologysport
US/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
UK/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
the ability to control yourself and do what you should, even when it is hard
In context
Getting up at five every day to train takes a lot of discipline.
Some parents believe schools today don't have enough discipline.
Saving money is less about income and more about discipline.
Words that go with discipline
noun + noun
- self-disciplineWorking from home requires real self-discipline.
adjective + noun
- strict disciplineThe academy is known for its strict discipline.
- mental disciplineChess players need great mental discipline.
noun + preposition
- lack of disciplineThe coach blamed the loss on a lack of discipline.
verb + noun
- maintain disciplineIt is hard to maintain discipline in a class of fifty students.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He has a good discipline.Correct: He has good discipline. / He is very disciplined.