What does "disciplined" mean?

1. (self-controlled) having the ability to control your own behavior and follow rules or a plan. 2. (under strict control) kept under control by rules or a leader.

disciplined

adj.

US //ˈdɪsəpɫənd// UK //dˈɪsɪplˌɪnd// dis·ci·plined

1 self-controlled (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

having the ability to control your own behavior and follow rules or a plan.

possessing or exhibiting mental discipline and self-control; adhering strictly to a regimen or code of conduct.

Example

She is very disciplined and wakes up at five every morning to study.

Example

A disciplined approach to long-term investing often yields better results than reacting emotionally to daily market fluctuations.
- self controlled
- orderly
- focused
2 under strict control (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

kept under control by rules or a leader.

behaving or functioning in a controlled way according to strict rules or training.

Example

The soldiers moved in a disciplined way during the parade.

Example

The orchestra gave a highly disciplined performance, maintaining perfect tempo even during the most technically demanding passages.
- regulated
- controlled
- chaotic
- unruly