What does insubordinate mean?
Insubordinate means Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious..
Insubordinate
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious..
Definitions by Sense
- Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.
- (intransitive) To rebel or defy authority.
- A person who defies authority.
Example Sentences
I remembered with confusion my insubordinate and stealthy conduct, and when I saw where it had brought me […] I felt ashamed to look him in the face.
I think it's moral to insubordinate against a controlling boss.
Synonyms for insubordinate
Antonyms for insubordinate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more insubordinate
- most insubordinate
- insubordinates
- insubordinating
- insubordinated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for insubordinate?
Common synonyms include unruly, defiant, contumacious, resistive.
What is the opposite of insubordinate?
Possible antonyms include subordinate, subjugate, obey.
How do you use insubordinate in a sentence?
I remembered with confusion my insubordinate and stealthy conduct, and when I saw where it had brought me […] I felt ashamed to look him in the face.
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