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

By selling put options, which increase in value when stock prices decline, disciplined investors monetize the market mob’s fear.

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“While I feel good about the forward outlook on balance, the market operates in cycles and disciplined risk management is imperative. We are especially vigilant in times like these.”

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Some natural-gas bosses worry that the export frenzy is going to collide with the industry’s disciplined approach and that prices will jump as a result.

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Their attacking, disciplined defense forced another turnover and stifled Michigan State after allowing the Spartans to score a touchdown on their opening drive.

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One agent was disciplined for insubordination after refusing to go along with the plan to embarrass Comey in this way.

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