disciplined

adjective

dis·​ci·​plined ˈdi-sə-plənd 

: marked by or possessing discipline

a disciplined mind

Examples of disciplined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Knockouts Argentina put up a serious fight against Colombia in the first semi-final, even starting the game on the front-foot thanks to some disciplined and well-drilled work out of possession. —Neel Shelat, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025

There was some luck involved, absolutely, but there were also some sharp, disciplined bets placed on bargain-bin free agents. —Thomas Drance, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025

The disciplined Organizer is great at giving those ideas form, developing plans, processes and next steps. —Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025

The Patriots are only five practices deep under Vrabel, McDaniels and new defensive coordinator Terrell Williams, and while things have not always been perfect, this appears to be a more disciplined and well-organized operation than the past three summers. —Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disciplined

• self-disciplined

Rhymes for disciplined

• undisciplined