View synonyms for indiscipline

indiscipline

[ in-dis-uh-plin ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

indiscipline

/ ɪnˈdɪsɪplɪn /

First recorded in 1775–85; in- ³ + discipline

Should he lose, indiscipline will loom among the reasons why.

At this time there was a good deal of indiscipline in the garrison, with which General Elliot dealt severely.

The desultoriness, the indiscipline of the patriots restored to the Government its immaculate character of September.

Doubtless the laxity and indiscipline he might observe would produce a not dissimilar revulsion.

With soldierly instinct, he recognized that the indiscipline of the camp was an effect and not a cause.

Aboard the Arabella there was to be none of the ruffianly indiscipline that normally prevailed in buccaneering vessels.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

Start each day with the Word of the Day in your inbox!

By clicking "Sign Up", you are accepting Dictionary.com Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies.

Browse