adj
Uncommon
disciplined
DIH-sihp-lihnd
Disciplined (adj) means showing strong self-control and the ability to stick to a plan or routine. Example: “She was a disciplined athlete who never skipped a training session.”
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Showing strong self-control and the ability to stick to a plan or routine.
"She was a disciplined athlete who never skipped a training session."
"The team played a disciplined, patient game rather than rushing forward."
How to use disciplined
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWell-controlled, organized, and consistent in behaviour or effort.
Common pairings
highly disciplined
disciplined approach
disciplined athlete
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more disciplined
- Superlative
- most disciplined
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What does “disciplined” mean?
The word “disciplined” means showing strong self-control and the ability to stick to a plan or routine. In plain terms, well-controlled, organized, and consistent in behaviour or effort.
How do you pronounce “disciplined”?
“Disciplined” is pronounced DIH-sihp-lihnd (/ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “disciplined” in a sentence?
Here is “disciplined” used in a sentence: “She was a disciplined athlete who never skipped a training session.”
What part of speech is “disciplined”?
“Disciplined” is an adjective.
Is “disciplined” a common word?
“Disciplined” is an uncommon word in modern English.
