disciplined

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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

disciplined

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past tense and past participle of discipline entry 2

Examples of disciplined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Inside the Postal Service, however, the work remained operational, disciplined and nonpartisan. — Lee Moak, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

The less talent a team has the more disciplined those on the roster have to be. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026

Hynde was a disciplined performer, and the guys enjoyed the perks of rock celebrity. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

Daunte Bacheyie impressed, and the Orange's kick returners showed much to fawn over, but Syracuse must stay disciplined as its schedule gets tougher. — CBS News, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing disciplined

• self-disciplined

Rhymes for disciplined

• undisciplined