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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Etymology

Origin of indiscipline

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

Example Sentences

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"Extra time was looking likely, but one moment of madness, indiscipline and silliness has cost Real the chance of getting to the last four," he added.

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

Wales were made to pay for their indiscipline with yellow cards for Gareth Thomas and Taine Plumtree as the hosts were overwhelmed by the relentless New Zealand attack.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

“I set about suppressing serious cases of indiscipline with the utmost urgency,” Pétain explained.

From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman

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