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insubordinate
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Insubordinate
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in·sub·or·di·nate
/
ˌɪn
səˈbɔr
dn
ɪt
/
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[
in-s
uh
-
bawr
-dn-it
]
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adjective
1.
not submitting to authority; disobedient:
an insubordinate soldier.
2.
not lower.
noun
3.
a person who is insubordinate.
Origin:
1840–50;
in-
3
+
subordinate
Related forms
in·sub·or·di·nate·ly,
adverb
in·sub·or·di·na·tion,
noun
Synonyms
1.
refractory, defiant, insolent.
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insubordinate
(ˌɪnsəˈbɔːdɪnɪt)
—
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
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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Etymonline
Word Origin & History
insubordinate
1849, on model of Fr. insubordonné (1781), from
in-
(1) "not" +
subordinate
(q.v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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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
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streak.
The employer cannot label this behavior as
insubordinate
and impose discipline.
In the wrong environment, your innately contrarian spirit may be perceived as hostile or even
insubordinate
.
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