UNDISCIPLINED Synonyms: 117 Similar and Opposite Words

undisciplined

adjective

as in willful

behaving in a way that is not properly controlled, organized, serious, etc.; lacking discipline He has been very undisciplined about studying. undisciplined children

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Recent Examples of undisciplined As the Sema ritual unfolds, two dervishes whirl in an undisciplined rhythm, framing the imposing figure of the Şeyh—who is the axis and center of the ceremony. —

Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 However, the Flyers were also more undisciplined than usual against the Sabres. —

Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026 Arkansas had an undisciplined 18 penalties for 193 yards, both school records, compared to 4 flags for 30 yards for Mississippi State. —

Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025 But the Aztecs’ brutal, undisciplined loss at Albuquerque High was too much to overcome. —

Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for undisciplined

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Attorney David Lira, 65, Girardi’s son-in-law, pleaded guilty last year to a criminal contempt charge for his willful failure to abide by the settlement payment order.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
In any case, Caroline — who was a more compelling character when Jackie was still alive, subtly pushing against her family’s conventions — has now taken up Jackie’s torch as the guard of Kennedyisms, making sure his brother and his willful bride fall in line.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026