insubordinate

C1 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdəˌneɪt/ See IPA manual

Freq #36079

Meanings

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adj
Refusing to obey orders or accept authority.

The officer was punished for his insubordinate behaviour toward his commander.

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Synonyms

1 adj · refusing to obey orders or... resistant

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Phrases (1)

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insubordinate behavior
conduct that refuses to obey instructions or accept the authority of a superior

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From in- + subordinate, on model of French insubordonné.

insubordonné French

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