Indiscipline
/ɪnˈdɪsɪplɪn/noun
Lack of control or discipline.
He was dismissed from his job due to his indiscipline.
Often appears as...
- indiscipline among students
- indiscipline in the workplace
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Negative Connotation
Use 'indiscipline' to express disapproval of someone's behavior, suggesting they are not following expected rules.
The coach was frustrated with the team's indiscipline on the field.
Pro Tip 2/3Work and School
'Indiscipline' is often used in formal settings like workplaces or schools, where rules are important.
Indiscipline among the new hires created challenges for the training program.
Pro Tip 3/3Behavioral Problems
It describes behavior that goes against the norms, creating disorder or chaos.
The substitute teacher had difficulty managing the indiscipline in the classroom.
Compare with
disobediencedisorderinsolenceinsubordinatelawlessrebellionunruliness
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