indiscipline

noun

in·​dis·​ci·​pline (ˌ)in-ˈdi-sə-plən How to pronounce indiscipline (audio)
Synonyms of indisciplinenext
: lack of discipline
indisciplined adjective

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Despite missing four starters due to indiscipline, Cameroon were relentless in this World Cup quarter-final and England had an impervious Peter Shilton and David Platt — still euphoric from that volley against Belgium in the previous round — to thank for a fortunate 1-0 half-time lead. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 Trump demanded a renegotiation of NAFTA during his first term, but ultimately the Canadian negotiators were able to deal with the indiscipline and tumult of the chaotic administration. Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025 Wolves made the most of Bournemouth's indiscipline in their 1-0 win over the Cherries this past weekend, keeping things tight at the back and capitalizing on their opponents' mistakes. Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for indiscipline

Word History

First Known Use

1783, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of indiscipline was in 1783

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“Indiscipline.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indiscipline. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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