disciplined

[ dis-uh-plind ]

adjective

1. having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous:

   paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.

Other Words From

• non·disci·plined adjective
• un·disci·plined adjective
• well-disci·plined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disciplined¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; discipline + -ed ²

Example Sentences

“This report clearly delineates numerous and frequent instances of faculty who violated the rules and joined the encampments or made comments in their classrooms that were not consistent with rules ... yet the report indicates that not one faculty member was disciplined by the Academic Senate. That seems intolerable to me and has to change,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris, one of the most cautious and disciplined politicians in her party, defined herself in her stump speech as someone who would be “grounded in common sense and practical outcomes.”

From Los Angeles Times

If a hearing had occurred, “he would not have lost his license, or been disciplined severely,” Osinoff said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Supporters of the measure said that a voluntary work program would protect prisoners from being disciplined for refusing a work assignment.

From Los Angeles Times

What they got was a disciplined performance, a terrific defensive effort which had its foundations in excellent goalkeeping from Kasper Schmeichel.

From BBC

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