Cryptic crossword clue
Unexpectedly frail – sternest personal discipline the answer 4-9

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 14 letter word SELF-RESTRAINT

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What does SELF-RESTRAINT mean?

SELF-RESTRAINT noun
  1. Self-control, control over one's emotions, passions and actions.

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