Word
disciplined
Phoneticsdis·ci·plined, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈdɪsəpɫənd/
UK/dˈɪsɪplˌɪnd/
Definitions
01self-controlled
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. having the ability to control your own behavior and follow rules or a plan.
adj. possessing or exhibiting mental discipline and self-control; adhering strictly to a regimen or code of conduct.
“She is very disciplined and wakes up at five every morning to study.”
“A disciplined approach to long-term investing often yields better results than reacting emotionally to daily market fluctuations.”
Antonyms
02under strict control
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. kept under control by rules or a leader.
adj. behaving or functioning in a controlled way according to strict rules or training.
“The soldiers moved in a disciplined way during the parade.”
“The orchestra gave a highly disciplined performance, maintaining perfect tempo even during the most technically demanding passages.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“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.” “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.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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