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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However, circulation of these videos on social media and their subsequent amplification by local and national news outlets have further intensified the perception of a group of undisciplined and poorly trained agents operating with impunity. Rick Pozniak, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025 In a last fart of immaturity, the Pens took undisciplined penalties and gave up three second-period power play goals in a 5-0 Game 5 loss. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025 The Colts looked like a young team with a first-time head coach in all of the worst ways — they were undisciplined and ill-prepared for the moment. Derrik Klassen, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025 Related Stories The movie O’Neil has put together out of this footage, which premiered last night at Cannes, is by any real-world standard a slovenly and undisciplined piece of work. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 May 2025 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 11 Jun. 2025.

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