disciplined
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- nondisciplined adjective
- undisciplined adjective
- well-disciplined adjective
Etymology
Origin of disciplined
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; discipline + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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He also called for the people associated with the paper to be disciplined.
From Barron's
Personnel files show compliance officer Coleen Vandepas was disciplined for using words like “shoddy” and “shameful” in accusing State Farm of violations.
From Los Angeles Times
Warsh needs to persuade them that a smaller balance sheet isn’t a step backward, but a return to a more disciplined and resilient operating framework.
From Barron's
“Before buying anything back, pause and ask one disciplined question: ‘If I had cash today and had never owned this, would I buy it at this price?’”
From MarketWatch
For disciplined savers already contributing heavily and investing broadly, the lift may be marginal.
From MarketWatch
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