indiscipline
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of indiscipline
First recorded in 1775–85; in- 3 + discipline
Example Sentences
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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
Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as "acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations".
From BBC ● 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
Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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