DISCIPLINARY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

disciplinary

adjective

ˈdi-sə-plə-ˌner-ē

as in punitive

inflicting, involving, or serving as punishment called for disciplinary actions in response to the outrageous behavior

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Recent Examples of disciplinary But Chelsea also want to add more maturity and leadership to their squad and, in that sense, Fernandez’s disciplinary record and his decision to air some of his complaints in public could count against him. —

Cerys Jones, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Workplace relationships often become a legal issue after something shifts, such as following a breakup, complaint, disciplinary dispute or denied promotion. —

William Phillips, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 The video was shared on several social media pages and sparked comments calling for the woman to face disciplinary action, including possible criminal charges. —

Joe Brandt, CBS News, 19 May 2026 Niehues received a red card against the Utah Royals and the NWSL disciplinary committee added another game. —

Damian Calhoun, Daily News, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for disciplinary

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His erratic, punitive and ultimately unconstitutional approach to tariffs has resulted in an economic mess of payouts to farmers and reimbursements.

— DP Opinion, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
The police department ordinarily aims to defer disciplinary issues at schools to staff for resolution rather than taking punitive action, Pieritz said.

— Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026