undisciplined

adjective

un·​dis·​ci·​plined ˌən-ˈdi-sə-plənd How to pronounce undisciplined (audio)
: lacking in discipline or self-control
undisciplined behavior
an unruly and undisciplined child

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Racially bigoted and undisciplined policing is the root cause of some $80 million paid out in 2023 to settle police misconduct cases alone. David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024 At some point, being undisciplined becomes the team’s identity. C.j. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 19 Nov. 2024 Especially in the first half, the Warriors didn’t let the Wizards off the hook for being undisciplined. Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024 Meanwhile, other Republican operatives believe Haley’s continued candidacy creates unnecessary risks for the notoriously undisciplined Trump. Steve Peoples, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undisciplined 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undisciplined was in the 14th century

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“Undisciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisciplined. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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