What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
indisciplined
Example
The indisciplined student was always disrupting the class. [indisciplined: adjective]
Example
The team's indisciplined play cost them the game. [indisciplined: adjective]
undisciplined
Example
The undisciplined employee was always late and unproductive. [undisciplined: adjective]
Example
The undisciplined classroom was always noisy and disruptive. [undisciplined: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Undisciplined is more commonly used than indisciplined in American English, while indisciplined is more common in British English. However, both words are relatively uncommon and may not be familiar to beginner ESL learners.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between indisciplined and undisciplined?
Both indisciplined and undisciplined are generally informal, but indisciplined is slightly more formal due to its Latin origin and association with academic or professional contexts.
