insubordinate

Speech parts

1. insubordinate - Noun

2. insubordinate - Adjective

3. insubordinate - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Not submitting to authority; disobedient; rebellious; mutinous.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

resistant resistive maverick pert rogue naughty wild contrary revolutionary rebel guerrilla turbulent rebellious disruptive subversive
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Antonyms

subordinate good subject godly dependent ruled
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Phrases with the word

be insubordinate

Examples

I am insubordinate by nature. I can't help it. Esperanza Spalding

a history of insubordinate behavior Source: Internet

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Beckett Mariner may indeed be the most "criminally insubordinate" Ensign in all of Starfleet, but she also truly believes in its ideals — Beckett simply has no interest in climbing the ranks or following regulations when they impede her greater mission. Source: Internet

Karla Monterroso says after going to Alameda Hospital in May with a very accelerated heart rate, very low blood pressure and cycling oxygen levels, her entire experience was one of being punished for being 'insubordinate.' Source: Internet

Dukes of Olomouc often acted as the "right hand" of Prague dukes and kings, while Dukes of Brno and especially those of Znojmo were much more insubordinate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

insubmergible insubmission insubmissive insubordinated insubordinately insubordinateness