Disciplined: meaning, definitions and examples

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disciplined

 

[ ˈdɪsəplɪnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in behavior

showing a controlled form of behavior or way of working, especially when this is a result of training

Synonyms

controlled, ordered, regulated

Examples of usage

  • He is a disciplined student who always completes his assignments on time.
  • Disciplined athletes are more likely to achieve success in their chosen sport.
  • She credits her disciplined approach to work for her professional success.
Context #2 | Verb

to train or control

to train someone to obey rules or a code of behavior, using punishment to correct disobedience

Synonyms

correct, teach, train

Examples of usage

  • The parents disciplined their child for breaking the rules.
  • Disciplining yourself to study regularly can lead to academic success.

Translations

Translations of the word "disciplined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 disciplinado

🇮🇳 अनुशासित

🇩🇪 diszipliniert

🇮🇩 disiplin

🇺🇦 дисциплінований

🇵🇱 zdyscyplinowany

🇯🇵 規律正しい

🇫🇷 discipliné

🇪🇸 disciplinado

🇹🇷 disiplinli

🇰🇷 규율 있는

🇸🇦 منضبط

🇨🇿 disciplinovaný

🇸🇰 disciplinovaný

🇨🇳 纪律严明的

🇸🇮 discipliniran

🇮🇸 agaður

🇰🇿 тәртіпті

🇬🇪 დისციპლინირებული

🇦🇿 intizamlı

🇲🇽 disciplinado

Word origin

The word 'disciplined' comes from the Latin word 'disciplina' meaning 'instruction' or 'knowledge'. It has evolved over time to denote a behavior or approach that is controlled, ordered, and regulated. The concept of discipline has been valued in various cultures and societies as a means of achieving success and maintaining order.

See also: disciplinary, disciplines, disciplining, undisciplined.