disciplined
adjective
dis·ci·plined
ˈdi-sə-plənd 
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind
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Conscientiousness is generally associated with tendencies to be careful, disciplined, persistent and dependable.
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Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The Nittany Lions will lean on a balanced offensive attack and a tough, disciplined defense aiming to set the tone early.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Saturn retrograde’s re-entry into Pisces doubles down on money lessons, asking you to be more disciplined about your spending, saving, and self-worth.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Ignore them, and even disciplined leaders see diminishing returns.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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Rachel Greszler, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
The Nittany Lions will lean on a balanced offensive attack and a tough, disciplined defense aiming to set the tone early.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Saturn retrograde’s re-entry into Pisces doubles down on money lessons, asking you to be more disciplined about your spending, saving, and self-worth.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 29 Aug. 2025
Ignore them, and even disciplined leaders see diminishing returns.
—Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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