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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The power of active portfolio management is found in blending technical analysis with fundamental analysis, and a disciplined approach to risk management with the goal of generating returns above those offered in the simple index benchmarks — MP Materials is a great example. Todd Gordon, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025 To move from recognition to radical outcomes, executives need a clear, disciplined playbook. Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 Mike Vrabel’s squad finds itself in the rebuilding phase, but the former linebacker prides himself on a physical, disciplined brand of football that could cause problems for the Dolphins. Mike Jones, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2025 To take advantage of better times, Beggs argued Lionsgate TV needs to take disciplined bets on new series, like the first-look deal the studio signed with Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Point Grey Pictures. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for disciplined

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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 21 Sep. 2025.

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