disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
trying to be more disciplined about exercising daily
… a very disciplined fighting force …—
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Later, disciplined Saturn conjoins the Moon, reminding us to honor limits, confirm expectations, and be as reasonable as possible in this ever-shifting world.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This season was too miserable, and this club was too far below any reasonable standard to deny the long-evident reality that a full, disciplined rebuild is now an absolute necessity.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Its last transit, 1929–1943, overlapped with the Great Depression, when economic hardship forced societies to become more resourceful and disciplined.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
This season was too miserable, and this club was too far below any reasonable standard to deny the long-evident reality that a full, disciplined rebuild is now an absolute necessity.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Fred Imbert,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
Its last transit, 1929–1943, overlapped with the Great Depression, when economic hardship forced societies to become more resourceful and disciplined.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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