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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Your disciplined streak works best with warmth at the moment, so add kindness to every firm decision, and people should be more inclined to accept your guidance.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Tom Rotunno, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
This time, the main rival is China, which has a disciplined and effective program, called Chang’e, to land humans on the lunar surface by 2030.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
His casual, unassuming nature can only temporarily hide the wealth of curiosity steering a multi-disciplinary career that would make even the most multi-disciplined among us envious.
—Deasia Paige, AJC.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Join us for our third CNBC Pro LIVE, where investors of all backgrounds - from financial professionals to everyday individuals - come together to cut through the noise and gain actionable strategies for smarter, more disciplined investing.
—Tom Rotunno, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2026
This time, the main rival is China, which has a disciplined and effective program, called Chang’e, to land humans on the lunar surface by 2030.
—David W. Brown, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
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 9 Apr. 2026.
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