disciplined

[ dis-uh-plind ]

/ ˈdɪs ə plɪnd /

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having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.

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Origin of disciplined

1350–1400; Middle English. See discipline, -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM disciplined

non·dis·ci·plined, adjectiveun·dis·ci·plined, adjectivewell-dis·ci·plined, adjective

Words nearby disciplined

disciplinable, disciplinant, disciplinarian, disciplinary, discipline, disciplined, discission, disc jockey, disclaim, disclaimer, disclamation

How to use disciplined in a sentence

As a work of history, the book is a disciplined, agreeably constructed synthesis.
Four presidents who put Virginia’s stamp on early America|Andrew Burstein|October 30, 2020|Washington Post
He poses the constant threat of turning the narrowest opening into a canyon of opportunity, which can make even the most disciplined defensive response end in disappointment.
The Heat Took A Page From The Lakers’ Playbook|Michael Pina|October 6, 2020|FiveThirtyEight
Cummins noted that a significant number of disciplined lawyers are sole practitioners.
Maine Hires Lawyers With Criminal Records to Defend Its Poorest Residents|by Samantha Hogan, The Maine Monitor, with data analysis by Agnel Philip|October 6, 2020|ProPublica
He leads a multi-disciplined media team who plan, buy, and deliver integrated media plans for a diverse set of clients.
Synergized search is key to success in the new normal|Asher Gordon|September 28, 2020|Search Engine Watch

He is also a core contributor to the WordPress project, an Inbound Certified marketer, and a multi-disciplined business owner with a wide scope of skills.
How a digital publisher monetized 8X more in one month with WordPress scaling strategies|Mario Peshev|June 11, 2020|Search Engine Watch
The cops also asked for “very public apology” from the team, and demanded that the five players be disciplined.
The St. Louis Rams Enter the Ferguson Fray|Sally Kohn|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
So a well-briefed and disciplined nominee could change things.
The Coming Battle for a New SecDef|Michael Tomasky|November 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The senior Senator was, as usual, highly disciplined, avoiding the substance of some questions with one-liner talking points.
Meet the Sports Host Who Could Decide the McConnell-Grimes Matchup|Jonathan Miller|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The 2014 Republican field is looking disciplined and competitive compared to past years.
A GOP Senate? Why It Won't Come Easy|Lloyd Green|September 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
James was a very disciplined guy at the time and he was an acquaintance of mine.
Scott Haze on Playing a Necrophiliac in ‘Child of God’ and Naked Paintballing with James Franco|Melissa Leon|August 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Among the clergy therein he finds no offenses, save that a few have gambled in public; these are promptly disciplined.
The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898, Volume XX, 1621-1624|Various
Pushing on to Concord, the thousand disciplined British regulars captured and destroyed the military stores collected there.
The Eve of the Revolution|Carl Becker
He knew well how ill-disciplined their forces were, and he determined to try the effect of a surprise.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
The English police, taken as a whole, is unquestionably the most efficient and best disciplined in the world.
British Highways And Byways From A Motor Car|Thomas D. Murphy
He is a disciplined man; I never saw a person to whom that word could be so fitly applied.
Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline|Jennie M. Drinkwater