disciplined

[dis-uh-plind]

adjective

1. having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous.

   paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.

Other Word Forms

• nondisciplined adjective
• undisciplined adjective
• well-disciplined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disciplined¹

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

Example Sentences

As more capital flows into algorithmic systems, alpha will shift from brute speed to smarter models, cleaner data and disciplined risk frameworks.

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In a world where retirement security depends on making disciplined choices, private credit provides a cleaner balance of income, risk management and simplicity.

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The company’s CEO anticipates continued price increases due to tariffs, but expects the industry to remain disciplined in pricing.

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Sometimes, witnesses won’t come forward for fear of being disciplined for violating department rules for immediately reporting misconduct.

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From there on, she was gritty and disciplined in her first innings back from a hamstring injury as England edged a nerve-wracking contest which would have been one of the tournament's all-time upsets.

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