Mutinous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Mutinous is an adjective meaning Likely to commit mutiny.
Meaning
Likely to commit mutiny.
More Meanings
- Of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny.
Example Sentences
“My men grow mutinous day by day; My men grow ghastly wan and weak.” The stout mate thought of home; a spray Of salt wave washed his swarthy cheek.
[A]nd it is without all controuerſie, that learning doth make the minds of men gentle, generous, maniable, and pliant to gouernment; whereas Ignorance makes them churliſh, thwart, and mutinous; […]
Synonyms for mutinous
Depending on context, synonyms include insubordinate, rebellious, disloyal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include insubordinate, disloyal, insurgent, rebel, rebellious, rebels.
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