Meaning & use
disciplined
Showing controlled, orderly behavior that results from training or self-control.
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Years of disciplined practice turned her into one of the fastest swimmers on the team.
A disciplined budget helped the family pay off their debt within two years.
A note on using this word
Disciplined describes consistent, controlled effort over time, distinct from 'strict', which usually describes rules imposed on others.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
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