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Meaning of disobedient
The primary meaning of "disobedient" refers to the quality of refusing or failing to obey rules, laws, or authority.
Etymology of disobedient
The word "disobedient" originates from the Old French "desobedient", which is derived from "desobeyer", meaning "to disobey"
The term has been in use since the 15th century to describe individuals or actions that refuse to comply with authority or rules
Synonyms
defiant
rebellious
unruly
disobedient
insubordinate
uncooperative
noncompliant
recalcitrant
refractory
contumacious
mutinous
seditious
disorderly
unmanageable
uncompliant
intractable
obstinate
stubborn
resistant
unresponsive
wayward
headstrong
wilful
contrarian
dissident
nonconformist
unconformable
unorthodox
heretical
renegade
apostate
iconoclastic
radical
subversive
insurrectionary
revolutionary
treasonous
Definitions
- Refusing or failing to obey rules, laws, or authority
- * Showing a willingness to resist or challenge authority
- * Deliberately not following or complying with instructions or regulations
Usage Examples
- The disobedient child refused to listen to his parents and do his homework
- * The company was fined for its disobedient actions towards environmental regulations
- * The disobedient attitude of the new employee caused tension in the workplace
Antonyms
obedient
compliant
submissive
docile
dutiful
law-abiding
orderly
cooperative
conformist
acquiescent
amenable
tractable
yielding
deferential
respectful
compliant
submissive
meek
mild
biddable
pliable
pliant
obedient
observant
law-abiding