disciplined

adjective

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

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Świątek, who had just relinquished the No. 1 spot, is one of the few players who can rival Gauff as a mover, and her disciplined, suffocating ground strokes can seem engineered to break down Gauff’s forehand. Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025 These green shoots of progress signal a shift towards more disciplined and accountable data practices. Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025 But his disciplined mornings weren’t always the norm. Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025 For more: Carter was a disciplined man of integrity and rock-solid values, and his life offers countless lessons for leaders everywhere, members of The Times’s Editorial Board write. Natasha Frost, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for disciplined 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 Feb. 2025.

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