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 …

—Ellen Ioanes

Examples of disciplined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McGwire tried to find ways to stay disciplined and keep improving every day as his patience was tested. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 12 July 2026

Over the next two seasons, his strikeout rate dropped from 28% to 18%, transforming him into a more disciplined hitter capable of consistently winning at-bats. — Latif Love july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

As a disciplined defensive midfielder who won the tournament in 1998, and as a cautious manager who won it again in 2018, Didier Deschamps knows this better than most. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Dëmin still has to bring this force, balance and decision-making into NBA minutes, against better athletes, tighter scouting and more disciplined defenses. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disciplined

• self-disciplined

Rhymes for disciplined

• undisciplined