CEFR B2
undisciplined
noun
Meaning 1: when describing behavior
A lack of discipline or control, especially in one's behavior or actions. It can also refer to a state of disorder or chaos, often resulting from a lack of rules or authority.
Examples
- The company's undiscipline in financial matters led to its downfall.
- The teacher struggled to maintain order in the classroom due to the students' undiscipline.
Meaning 2: when describing a lack of self-control
a state of being undisciplined
Examples
- The child's undiscipline was evident in their constant tantrums.
- The athlete's undiscipline in their diet affected their performance.
Meaning 3: when describing a chaotic situation
a state of disorder
Examples
- The undiscipline in the classroom made it difficult for the teacher to teach.
- The undiscipline in the company's management led to its downfall.
Pronunciation: /ʌndɪsˈplɪn/
How to Use undisciplined
- lack of discipline (noun phrase)
- a state of being undisciplined — "The company's lack of discipline in financial matters led to its downfall."
- undisciplined behavior (noun phrase)
- behavior that is not controlled or orderly — "The athlete's undisciplined behavior on the field affected their performance."