# discipline vs disciplined

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### discipline
*noun · IPA /ˈdɪsɪplɪn/ · frequency rank #4,847*
A controlled behaviour; self-control.

### disciplined
*adjective · IPA /ˈdɪsɪplɪnd/ · frequency rank #14,741*
Possessing mental discipline.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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