Indiscipline
/ˌɪn.dɪˈsɪp.lɪn/noun
A lack of discipline or control in behavior.
Did you know?The prefix 'in-' often indicates negation, echoing the ancient notion that order is a divine principle, while its absence is chaotic and potentially destructive.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
disciplina
“Training, instruction, or knowledge; the root of order in learning.”
Late Latin
Late Latin
indisciplina
“Lack of training or knowledge; chaos in behavior.”
Middle French
Middle French
indiscipline
“Absence of discipline, suggesting moral or social disorder.”
17th Century
English
indiscipline
“The state of lacking discipline, viewed as a breakdown of societal norms.”
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