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Definitions

indiscipline

[in-dis-uh-plin] / ɪnˈdɪs ə plɪn /
NOUN
disarray
Synonyms
STRONGEST
anarchy chaos disharmony shambles
STRONG
ataxia clutter disarrangement discomposure disorganization jumble muddle snarl tangle unruliness untidiness upset
WEAK
dishevelment holy mess topsy-turviness unholy mess
Antonyms
STRONGEST
harmony order organization
STRONG
neatness peace tidiness
WEAK
arrangement orderliness
NOUN
disobedience
Synonyms
STRONG
defiance dereliction disregard infraction infringement insubordination insurgence intractableness mutiny neglect nonobservance perversity rebellion recalcitrance refractoriness revolt revolution riot sabotage sedition strike stubbornness transgression unruliness violation
WEAK
insubmission waywardness
Antonyms
STRONG
calm harmony obedience observance peace regard respect submission
WEAK
behavior
NOUN
insubordination
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dereliction infringement
STRONG
defiance disregard dissension insurrection mutiny noncompliance nonobservance rebellion revolt revolution riot sabotage
WEAK
noncooperation
Antonyms
STRONG
calm harmony obedience peace regard respect submission subordination
NOUN
misbehavior
Synonyms
STRONGEST
immorality impropriety insubordination misconduct misdeed transgression wrongdoing
STRONG
fault incivility mischief misdemeanor naughtiness rudeness shenanigans
WEAK
acting up misdoing monkey business
Antonyms
STRONGEST
behavior obedience
WEAK
good conduct manners
NOUN
misdoing
Synonyms
STRONG
fault misconduct
WEAK
acting up horseplay immorality impropriety incivility insubordination mischief misdeed misdemeanor monkey business naughtiness rudeness shenanigans transgression wrongdoing
NOUN
naughtiness
Synonyms
STRONG
fault horseplay immorality impropriety incivility insubordination mischief misconduct misdeed misdemeanor rudeness shenanigans transgression wrongdoing
WEAK
acting up misdoing monkey business
Antonyms
STRONG
behavior correctness good manners obedience

Example Sentences

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Hints of the affair first became public when Nigeria's Defence Headquarters issued a statement on October 4 on the arrest of 16 officers, on what it said were cases of indiscipline and perceived career stagnation.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Sixteen officers were arrested last October after what were described as "acts of indiscipline and breaches of service regulations".

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

In October, the military said 16 officers had been arrested over "issues of indiscipline".

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

But indiscipline and the outstanding Taulupe Faletau allowed Cardiff to come back both times on a rousing night in front of more than 11,250.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2025

Too many farmers had assumed, without due enquiry, that on such a farm a spirit of licence and indiscipline would prevail.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.