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
Sanders is pocket-mobile but often creates pressure and sacks with undisciplined drops.
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
If Trump’s undisciplined decision making throws the economy into a downturn, his opportunity to Make America Great Again will be short-lived.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
While guidance documents are incorporated in Trump’s new review-and-termination order—yet another important innovation—these have historically remained undisciplined and uncatalogued until Trump’s own E.O. 13891 of 2019 generated the makings of an inventory.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Basketball example: In a playoff game, the head coach decides to bench his young star player in the fourth quarter after an undisciplined outburst on the court.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2025
If Trump’s undisciplined decision making throws the economy into a downturn, his opportunity to Make America Great Again will be short-lived.
—Nolan Finley, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2025
While guidance documents are incorporated in Trump’s new review-and-termination order—yet another important innovation—these have historically remained undisciplined and uncatalogued until Trump’s own E.O. 13891 of 2019 generated the makings of an inventory.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Basketball example: In a playoff game, the head coach decides to bench his young star player in the fourth quarter after an undisciplined outburst on the court.
—Brent Dykes, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undisciplined
Recent Examples of Synonyms for undisciplined
Adjective
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Baldwin feels that such a response in the face of violence has to be a posture, an outright lie or a willful evasiveness.—
Andrew Moore,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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Reyes-Estrada was booked on suspicion of murder and willful harm and injury to a child likely to produce great bodily injury and is being held without bail, according to the news release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Jet fuel rolled down the street and the smell of it lingered in the air while authorities worked to extinguish one stubborn car fire that sent smoke billowing up.—
John Hanna,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2025
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Of course, stubborn coach Tom Thibodeau went with his only play, a Jalen Brunson iso, while the starters huffed and puffed from playing nearly the entire game.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Following Meghan's statements, Eldridge is adamant that her relatable role isn't convincing.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
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In early previews and pre-release memos, the developers have been adamant that, despite targeting a more casual audience with some more forgiving elements, this is meant to be enjoyed by people who have spent hundreds of hours in the main game and its 2024 expansion, Shadow of the Erdtree.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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These two regions are no longer promising New World upstarts or rebellious outposts of Bordeaux.—
Jessica Dupuy,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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Meanwhile, Paul finds himself in a work crisis that puts the lifestyle of Julie and their rebellious son Russ (Simon Webster) in jeopardy, leading Julie back to the dopey sweetness of Carey.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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Related Articles Throngs of people formed an unruly line outside, possibly leading passerby to believe the legendary warehouse sale had somehow been revived.—
Ari Stark,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), there was one unruly passenger reported for every 568 flights in 2022 — up from one per 835 flights in 2021.—
Isabelle Rodney,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Landon reportedly turned herself into police later that night but was initially uncooperative with officers.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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At the hospital, Beltram showed signs of intoxication and was aggressive and uncooperative with Sacramento police officers, according to the District Attorney’s Office.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Quinn’s group provides training for schools throughout Rhode Island and beyond, aimed at helping teachers understand how the brain functions in people with autism and offering strategies on how to effectively respond to behavior challenges that could easily be labeled disobedient or disorderly.—
Sarah Butrymowicz,
USA TODAY,
10 Apr. 2024
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Fed Up in Illinois Dear Fed Up: Is Edie mean, arrogant, disobedient and rude in the presence of her parents, or has she been invited to spend time with your girls separately?—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Bowser’s shifting response on immigration matters is one of a number of ways the mayor, a leading figure in the Democratic resistance during Trump’s first term, is now striking a less defiant tone.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
28 May 2025
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Moxley took out Nightingale to massive heat, and Omega hit a snap-dragon suplex on a defiant Marina Shafir.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Undisciplined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undisciplined. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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