as in willful
behaving in a way that is not properly controlled, organized, serious, etc.; lacking discipline
He has been very undisciplined about studying. undisciplined children
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Recent Examples of undisciplined
As the Sema ritual unfolds, two dervishes whirl in an undisciplined rhythm, framing the imposing figure of the Şeyh—who is the axis and center of the ceremony.
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the Flyers were also more undisciplined than usual against the Sabres.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Arkansas had an undisciplined 18 penalties for 193 yards, both school records, compared to 4 flags for 30 yards for Mississippi State.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
But the Aztecs’ brutal, undisciplined loss at Albuquerque High was too much to overcome.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
However, the Flyers were also more undisciplined than usual against the Sabres.
—Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Arkansas had an undisciplined 18 penalties for 193 yards, both school records, compared to 4 flags for 30 yards for Mississippi State.
—Tom Murphy, Arkansas Online, 31 Dec. 2025
But the Aztecs’ brutal, undisciplined loss at Albuquerque High was too much to overcome.
—Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undisciplined
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That lack of an official accounting encouraged a willful amnesia about the regime’s crimes and, Mendonça Filho has argued, led directly to the 2018 election of Jair Bolsonaro, who ran on a platform of sneering nostalgia for the era of military rule.—
Michael Snyder,
The Atlantic,
13 Mar. 2026
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This was two weeks of willful negligence and abuse.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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Early connections should feel easier as affectionate Venus forms a supportive sextile with intense Pluto, encouraging us to handle stubborn issues with honest talks and practical teamwork.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Spend less time focusing on prep and cleaning and more time focusing on the food with our favorite kitchen tools, which can make poached eggs in minutes, reseal bags of ingredients, open stubborn jars, and more.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Even at that, Panthers coach Paul Maurice remains adamant all the trade rumors were blown out of proportion in the first place.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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Berg is adamant that any kind of sleeper—we’re talking side sleepers, stomach sleepers, and back sleepers alike—would like this supportive style.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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For Jean, Judge’s visit to Annecy is a momentous occasion that reflects the Festival’s determination to highlight the dynamism, social relevance and rebellious audacity of American adult animation series.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Like most of us, FIG shed its more rebellious tendencies over time.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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Two years ago, a 33-year-old Charli XCX dominated pop culture with a similarly unruly album called Brat.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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This year’s class of 13 artists is no less unruly.—
THR Staff,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Mar. 2026
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The victim is in good condition, but was uncooperative with details.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
14 Mar. 2026
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This parenting tip involves spanking a child or using another form of corporal punishment to discipline them for misbehaving, talking back, or being uncooperative.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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President Trump has ordered hundreds of additional federal agents to Minneapolis and is threatening to involve the Insurrection Act which would allow the military to curtail protests and use force to jail disobedient protestors.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
17 Jan. 2026
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As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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In northern Israel daily rockets are keeping people on edge but also defiant.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
11 Mar. 2026
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Iran’s leaders have remained defiant after days of heavy strikes targeting the country’s leadership, military, ballistic missiles and disputed nuclear program.—
Samy Magdy,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Undisciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undisciplined. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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