disciplinable

adjective

Definition of disciplinablenext
1
as in manageable

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2
as in punishable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinable
  1. manageable
  2. tame
  3. chargeable
  4. tractable
  5. criminal
  6. amenable
  7. irresponsible
  8. compliant
Adjective
  • This dynamic allows brands to reach highly specific audiences while maintaining manageable campaign budgets.
    Charles Nicholls, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • These small, manageable steps can at least provide some semblance of agency, Dr. Seif says, especially when everything else feels so uncertain and, well, up in the air.
    Jenna Ryu, SELF, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of manageable
Adjective
  • There is a hope, among Wall Street fund managers and labor economists alike, that hiring can remain steady and that — in defiance of the usual odds — the unemployment rate can sustain its tame levels for the foreseeable future.
    Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • It can be used to de-frizz ends, define curls, or tame flyaways.
    Ashley Davis, WWD, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • Tea, coffee, and water are available in the buffet during its opening hours, but all other drinks are chargeable, even water in the main dining room.
    David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The Post also reported that people familiar with the matter said Hur’s findings are critical of the handling of sensitive documents by Biden and his aides, but that conduct did not rise to the level of chargeable crimes.
    Perry Stein, Washington Post, 7 Feb. 2024
Definition of chargeable
Adjective
  • Like James’s governess, Christine becomes an author of sorts through her attempts to understand a situation that isn’t, in the end, all that tractable.
    Joanna Biggs, Harper's Magazine, 2 Feb. 2024
  • None of these visions, however, proved tractable: Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran misjudged the strength of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Israeli society, and the U.S.-Israeli alliance.
    Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of tractable
Adjective
  • The State Bureau of Investigation opened a criminal case in December regarding the management of the brigade, which has experienced high levels of desertion and issues related to staffing and management.
    Marc Santora, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The motion said Peterson is a business owner and military veteran who had no criminal history prior to his Jan. 6 case.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • The council is amenable, with Newcastle likely to seek a longer lease than the 99 years agreed when St James’ was expanded in 1998, but that must be confirmed before expansion occurs.
    Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Meanwhile, Republicans—who were ideologically more amenable to Carter’s laissez-faire policy accomplishments—were not predisposed to recognize the achievements of a member of the opposition.
    Paul Matzko / Made by History, TIME, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of amenable
Adjective
  • More broadly for other sectors, shifting to making things on order rather than on stock to curb irresponsible consumption and production would be steps completely in tune with the luxury promise of authenticity.
    Stéphane JG Girod, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • What an immeasurably dangerous and unconscionably irresponsible betrayal John Fetterman.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of irresponsible
Adjective
  • By contrast, Frazier took on the role of outmoded power, compliant duty.
    Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Relying on donations means that construction materials may not be compliant with building codes and regulations.
    Nora O’Neill, Charlotte Observer, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of compliant
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