insubordinate
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səˈbɔr adjective
1.
not submitting to authority; disobedient: an insubordinate soldier.
2.
not lower.
noun
3.
a person who is insubordinate.
Related forms
in·sub·or·di·nate·ly, adverb
in·sub·or·di·na·tion, noun
Synonyms
1. refractory, defiant, insolent.
1. refractory, defiant, insolent.
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insubordinate (ˌɪnsəˈbɔːdɪnɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not submissive to authority; disobedient or rebellious |
| 2. | not in a subordinate position or rank |
| —n | |
| 3. | an insubordinate person |
| insub'ordinately | |
| —adv | |
| insubordi'nation | |
| —n | |
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Insubordinate
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
insubordinate
1849, on model of Fr. insubordonné (1781), from in- (1) "not" + subordinate (q.v.).
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Example sentences
The school fired her, citing her allegedly insubordinate and disruptive behavior and her threat to take legal action.
Appellant's supervisor stated that she was suspended because of insubordinate, disrespectful, and disruptive behavior.
Under questioning, he revealed a slyly insubordinate streak.
The employer cannot label this behavior as insubordinate and impose discipline.
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