indiscipline

[in-dis-uh-plin]

noun

1. lack of discipline or control.

   a campus problem of student indiscipline.

2. an instance of this.

indiscipline

/ ɪnˈdɪsɪplɪn /

noun

1. lack of discipline

Other Word Forms

• indisciplinable adjective
• indisciplined adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of indiscipline¹

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

Example Sentences

Instead, the nitro boost they needed came from those already on the pitch - and some Kiwi indiscipline.

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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.

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The Italian was asked to clarify whether he had wider concerns about indiscipline, with Chelsea also having received the highest number of yellow cards in the Premier League over the past three seasons.

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Buhari ruled for 20 months, a period remembered for a campaign against indiscipline and corruption, as well as for human rights abuses.

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Wales were hampered by their indiscipline but Japan's handling initially let them down before lock Deans burrowed over for a try.

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Related Words

• immorality 
• impropriety 
• insubordination 
• misconduct 
• misdeed 
• transgression 
• wrongdoing