Self-Control And Discipline

noun the quality of being moderate; restraint; avoidance of excess or extremes

• It is important to practice moderation in all aspects of life to maintain balance.
• I try to eat junk food in moderation to stay healthy.
• Dude, you gotta chill and drink in moderation at the party.
• The key to happiness is finding moderation between work and play.

noun moderation or self-restraint, especially in regards to alcohol or other indulgences

• The concept of temperance is often emphasized in philosophical discussions about ethics and self-control.
• My grandmother always talks about the importance of temperance when it comes to eating sweets.
• Dude, you seriously need to work on your temperance when it comes to spending money.
• In her paintings, the artist uses color with a temperance that creates a sense of harmony and balance.

noun a state of confusion or disorder; chaos

• The acrasy of the company's financial records led to a thorough investigation by auditors.
• I can't believe the acrasy of the situation we're in right now.
• The acrasy of the party last night was off the charts!
• The acrasy of emotions swirling inside her made it hard to focus on anything else.