disciplinable

adjective

Definition of disciplinablenext
1
as in manageable

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2
as in punishable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for disciplinable
  1. manageable
  2. punishable
  3. controllable
  4. chargeable
  5. tame
  6. criminal
  7. tractable
  8. irresponsible
Adjective
  • NBCUniversal is a logical target, given that the company will be spun out from Comcast next year and thus would make for a much smaller and more manageable acquisition than the entirety of Comcast.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These areas have seen success with organic cultivation thanks to favorable soil conditions, low pesticide history and manageable pest pressure.
    — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of manageable
Adjective
  • Assi is charged with a hate crime, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, a fine of up to $10,000 or both.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The ban makes membership in or support for Palestine Action a crime punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of punishable
Adjective
  • Among the technologies still being developed are controllable generative fluids.
    — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The electrical rig generates intense, controllable thermal energy without needing radioactive fuel.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of controllable
Adjective
  • Domestic terrorism itself is not a chargeable offense.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 17 June 2026
  • Plus, chargeable devices like power banks and laptops should always remain with you in the cabin.
    — Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026
Definition of chargeable
Adjective
  • But the streets of suburbia are very tame compared to the paths of antiquity.
    — Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • But Jodar sealed the victory on his own serve, clipping a forehand winner down the line after Medvedev's tame smash at the net sat up nicely for him.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of tame
Adjective
  • The charges include organized theft and criminal association, said Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Russell Brand has arrived to London’s Southwark Crown Court for the start of his criminal trial.
    — K.J. Yossman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of criminal
Adjective
  • External control arms, comparative effectiveness studies against real-world standard of care, post-market expansions of indication and broader safety analyses all become more tractable.
    — David Talby, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • After decades of mathematicians spinning their wheels, the problem suddenly seemed tractable.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 19 May 2026
Definition of tractable
Adjective
  • Mac Haddow of the American Kratom Association has applauded the DEA’s 7-OH ban but has also blamed irresponsible consumers for any deaths caused by natural kratom use.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 5 Oct. 2026
  • For every responsible actor, there are three irresponsible ones, which then tilt a few more responsible ones along with them.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of irresponsible
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