disciplined

/ˈdɪsəplɪnd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈdɪsəplɪnd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈdi-sə-plənd/ (ame, mw)

disciplined — adjective

  • disciplinedpositive
  • more disciplinedcomparative
  • most disciplinedsuperlative

1. able to carefully control your own actions in order to follow a plan or a set of

1.形容詞B1
釋義

able to carefully control your own actions in order to follow a plan or a set of rules strictly

例句

The Okafor family kept a disciplined budget, saving ten percent of every paycheck.

collocation: disciplined budget

By waking at five each morning, Lukas maintained a disciplined training routine.

同義詞
  • self-controlled

    focuses directly on managing one's own impulses; more common in everyday speech

  • orderly

    emphasises neatness and organisation more than self-control

  • regimented

    suggests strict, often externally imposed rules; can sound negative or military

  • methodical

    highlights a careful, step-by-step way of working rather than rule-following

反義詞
  • undisciplined

    direct opposite — lacking self-control or order

  • chaotic

    stronger than undisciplined; suggests complete disorder

文法句型

disciplined + noun (approach / routine / budget / lifestyle)

disciplined enough + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often used with nouns describing a method, system, or way of life — such as approach, routine, budget, or lifestyle. The focus is on consistent self-control rather than external punishment.

常見錯誤

❌He is very disciplined to the rules.
✅He is very disciplined about following the rules.
💡Use 'disciplined about + V-ing' when describing the area of self-control, not 'disciplined to.'