insubordinate — defiant of authority; disobedient to orders
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: defiant of authority; disobedient to orders
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnsəˈbɔːrdɪnət/
Korean meaning: 권위에 반항하는, 명령에 불복종하는
Korean pronunciation: 인서**보**디닛
Example Sentences
- The insubordinate student was sent to the principal's office after refusing to put away his phone.
- My cat is completely insubordinate - she ignores every command and does whatever she wants.
- The army does not tolerate insubordinate soldiers who question direct orders.
insubordinate
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnsəˈbɔːrdɪnət//
defiant of authority; disobedient to orders
An insubordinate soldier refuses orders with defiant posture in military office
The insubordinate rebel breaks their chain of orders — defiant spirit cannot be confined by authority's command
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'insubordinatus', combining the prefix 'in-' (not) with 'subordinatus' (placed under, ranked below), derived from 'sub-' (under) and 'ordinare' (to order).
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📝Examples
“The insubordinate student was sent to the principal's office after refusing to put away his phone.”
“My cat is completely insubordinate - she ignores every command and does whatever she wants.”
“The army does not tolerate insubordinate soldiers who question direct orders.”
“His insubordinate response to the dress code was wearing a Hawaiian shirt to the board meeting.”
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