What does mutinous mean?
Mutinous means Likely to commit mutiny..
Mutinous
/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/ · adjective
Meaning
Likely to commit mutiny..
Definitions by Sense
- Likely to commit mutiny.
- Of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny.
Example Sentences
[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; […]
“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.
Synonyms for mutinous
Antonyms for mutinous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more mutinous
- most mutinous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for mutinous?
Common synonyms include insubordinate, rebellious, disloyal.
What is the opposite of mutinous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use mutinous in a sentence?
[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; […]
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