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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On defense, Kansas City will need to stay disciplined, limit turnovers, and keep Houston’s ground‑and‑short passing game contained; otherwise, the Texans could control tempo and keep the Chiefs off balance.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Crucially, there was a disciplined and powerful rebel force led by Sharaa in Idlib province ready to seize the moment.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
Their spending plans reflect a more intentional, disciplined approach.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Hank MacDougall Hank is rigid, disciplined and rule-following, just like Capricorn.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
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Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2025
Crucially, there was a disciplined and powerful rebel force led by Sharaa in Idlib province ready to seize the moment.
—Hassan Hassan, Time, 8 Dec. 2025
Their spending plans reflect a more intentional, disciplined approach.
—Eric Johnson, CNBC, 28 Nov. 2025
Hank MacDougall Hank is rigid, disciplined and rule-following, just like Capricorn.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disciplined
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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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