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disciplined
/ˈdɪs.ə.plɪnd/
self-controlled
She maintained a disciplined routine to achieve her fitness goals.
She stayed in control of her actions to reach her fitness targets.
neutral
Showing control and order in behavior or work habits.
The disciplined student completed all assignments on time.
The self-controlled student finished all tasks promptly.
A disciplined approach to project management ensures efficiency.
A methodical way of managing projects guarantees productivity.
Often implies persistence and adherence to rules or standards.
Collocations
disciplined approacha method that emphasizes control and orderdisciplined lifestylea way of living that is orderly and controlledhighly disciplinedextremely self-controlled
Pro Tip
Avoid confusion with 'disciplinary'
'Disciplined' describes a person or system with self-control, while 'disciplinary' relates to punishment or correction (e.g., 'disciplinary action').
Gold Rule
Use 'disciplined' for people and systems
Apply it to individuals showing self-control or methods/procedures that are orderly (e.g., 'a disciplined athlete' or 'a disciplined budget').
Word Origin
From Latin *disciplinatus*, past participle of *disciplinare* (to teach, discipline), from *disciplina* (instruction, knowledge). The sense of 'self-control' emerged in the 17th century.
Usage Notes
Commonly used to describe people, teams, or systems that follow strict rules or routines. Avoid using it to describe physical objects unless metaphorically.
Word Breakdown
discipline
control gained by training or practice
root-ed
adjective-forming suffix indicating 'having the quality of'
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