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indiscipline

American  
[in-dis-uh-plin] / ɪnˈdɪs ə plɪn /

noun

  1. lack of discipline or control.

    a campus problem of student indiscipline.

  2. an instance of this.

indiscipline British  
/ ɪnˈdɪsɪplɪn /

noun

  1. lack of discipline

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Etymology

Origin of indiscipline

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

Example Sentences

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Their chances of winning silverware this season were already slim, but a late moment of indiscipline from Eduardo Camavinga in Munich, followed by two even later Bayern goals, leave Los Blancos needing a miracle.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Hints of the affair first became public when Nigeria's Defence Headquarters issued a statement on October 4 on the arrest of 16 officers, on what it said were cases of indiscipline and perceived career stagnation.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

In October, the military said 16 officers had been arrested over "issues of indiscipline".

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Back-up was drafted in from other jails to help bring the demonstrations to a peaceful conclusion, but the indiscipline highlighted major problems at Glenochil which are the subject of a new inspection report.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

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