disciplined
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nondisciplined adjective
- undisciplined adjective
- well-disciplined adjective
Etymology
Origin of disciplined
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; discipline + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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She has built a team that is disciplined, superbly coached, and full of heart — qualities that recall the championship standards set by the legendary John Wooden.
From Los Angeles Times
“There was a master battle plan — and it was extremely disciplined,” said one auction insider who was not authorized to comment publicly.
From Los Angeles Times
The company’s choice to walk away showed it was financially “disciplined.”
So anything can happen in the ring, of course, but someone as methodical and disciplined as Usyk is unlikely to repeat Fury's errors.
From BBC
The department said employees who used state-owned vehicles for personal purchases and redeemed state rebates were formally disciplined.
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