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Definition of indiscipline

indiscipline

/ˌɪnˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/
in · dis · ci · pline
Plural:indisciplines
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Adjective:indisciplined
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indiscipline Lexical Profile

indiscipline Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A lack of control, order, or obedience in the behavior of a person or group.

Example

"The coach blamed the team's loss on tactical errors and general indiscipline during the second half."

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• Rhymes for indiscipline

• Nearby Words

indirectness
indiscernible
indiscernibly
indiscipline
indisciplined
indiscreet
indiscreetly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French indiscipline, from Late Latin indisciplina, formed from the privative prefix in- ('not') and disciplina ('instruction, order').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indiscipline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indiscipline
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