English Reference
adjective

disciplined

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

  1. 01 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.

    Simple

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

    In context

    A disciplined approach to long-term investing often yields better results than reacting emotionally to daily market fluctuations.

    self controlledorderlyfocused
  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    kept under control by rules or a leader.

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

    Simple

    The soldiers moved in a disciplined way during the parade.

    In context

    The orchestra gave a highly disciplined performance, maintaining perfect tempo even during the most technically demanding passages.

The first Israeli soldiers who came to the site prayed with the settlers – an act for which the Israeli military said they would be disciplined.

BBC News· 14 Aug 2026

The first Israeli soldiers who came to the site prayed with the settlers – an act for which the Israel military later said they would be disciplined.

BBC News· 13 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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