disciplined

adjective

dis·​ci·​plined ˈdi-sə-plənd How to pronounce disciplined (audio)
: marked by or possessing discipline
a disciplined mind

Examples of disciplined in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Student protesters at Columbia University had occupied Hamilton Hall just after midnight on Tuesday, following a breakdown in negotiations with the administration over divestment and amnesty for disciplined students. Sanya Mansoor, TIME, 1 May 2024 The mobsters operate in a loose but disciplined confederation overseen from New York by mafias rooted in southern China, according to state and federal officials. Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 14 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disciplined 

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Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disciplined was in the 14th century

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“Disciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disciplined. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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