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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Soto is also one of baseball's most disciplined and patient hitters, having drawn walks in 18.1% of his plate appearances, compared with the overall MLB rate of 8.4%, in 2024. David K. Li, NBC News, 9 Dec. 2024 Management highlights continued investments in the Total Home strategy and disciplined expense management amid a challenging economic environment. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 27 Nov. 2024 This is a necessary shift from an era of easy money to one where growth must be earned through sound financial practices and disciplined strategy. Frank Sorrentino, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Avoid distractions and stay disciplined to achieving your goals. Melissa Houston, Forbes, 23 Nov. 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 9 Jan. 2025.

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