undisciplined

adjective

un·​dis·​ci·​plined ˌən-ˈdi-sə-plənd How to pronounce undisciplined (audio)
: lacking in discipline or self-control
undisciplined behavior
an unruly and undisciplined child

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The concerto can appear undisciplined and discursive, with a running time of 70 minutes, a medley-like approach to style and a finale that brings in a male choir for a paean to nature. Joshua Barone, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024 On top of that, people might be hesitant to speak to their primary care physician about a weight loss medication for fear of seeming vain or undisciplined, and may want more privacy with an online telehealth service, Dr. Garcia-Webb says. Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 18 Dec. 2024 In the first quarter, Milwaukee once again played an undisciplined brand of basketball. Eric Nehm, The Athletic, 27 Apr. 2024 Racially bigoted and undisciplined policing is the root cause of some $80 million paid out in 2023 to settle police misconduct cases alone. David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 22 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for undisciplined 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of undisciplined was in the 14th century

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“Undisciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undisciplined. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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