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undisciplined

dis·ci·plined
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [dis-uh-plind]
    • /ˈdɪs ə plɪnd/
    • /ʌnˈdɪsɪplɪnd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [dis-uh-plind]
    • /ˈdɪs ə plɪnd/

Definitions of undisciplined word

  • adjective undisciplined having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique. 1
  • adjective undisciplined lacking in self-control 1
  • adjective undisciplined If you describe someone as undisciplined, you mean that they behave badly or in a disorganized way. 0
  • adjective undisciplined not exhibiting self-control or good behaviour 0
  • adjective undisciplined not subjected to discipline, control or correction; uncorrected. 0
  • adjective undisciplined lacking in self-control; ungovernable. 0
See all 6 definitions of undisciplined

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Origin of undisciplined

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English. See discipline, -ed2

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Parts of speech for Undisciplined

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Undisciplined

undisciplined popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

undisciplined usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for undisciplined

adj undisciplined

  • all over the place — If something is happening all over the place, it is happening in many different places.
  • anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
  • bull-headed — blindly obstinate; stubborn, headstrong, or stupid
  • disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
  • disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.

adjective undisciplined

  • girllike — Resembling a girl.
  • insubmissive — Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
  • misfortunate — Having suffered misfortune; pitiable.
  • newish — rather new.
  • nonobservant — Not observant; not religious; not participating in the observance of religion.
All 28 Synonyms of undisciplined

Antonyms for undisciplined

adj undisciplined

  • managed — to bring about or succeed in accomplishing, sometimes despite difficulty or hardship: She managed to see the governor. How does she manage it on such a small income?

adjective undisciplined

  • disciplined — having or exhibiting discipline; rigorous: paintings characterized by a disciplined technique.
All 2 Antonyms of undisciplined

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