in·sub·or·di·nate ( n s -bôr dn-t)adj. Not submissive to authority: has a history of insubordinate behavior. in sub·ordi·nate n.in sub·ordi·nate·ly adv.in sub·ordi·nation n.Synonyms: insubordinate, rebellious, mutinous, factious, seditious These adjectives mean in opposition to and usually in defiance of established authority. Insubordinate implies failure or refusal to recognize or submit to the authority of a superior: was fired for being insubordinate. Rebellious implies open defiance of authority or resistance to control: rebellious students demonstrating on campus. Mutinous pertains to revolt against constituted authority, especially that of a naval or military command: mutinous sailors defying the captain. Factious implies divisiveness, dissension, or disunity within a group or an organization: "The army has been embroiled in a standoff battle against a [hornets'] nest of factious groups" (Time). Seditious applies mainly to the treasonous stirring up of resistance against a government: rebels distributing seditious pamphlets. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | insubordination - defiance of authority defiance, rebelliousness - intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude subordination - the quality of obedient submissiveness |
| 2. | insubordination - an insubordinate act resistance - group action in opposition to those in power contumacy - obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority disobedience, noncompliance - the failure to obey |
insubordination
noun disobedience, rebellion, defiance, revolt, mutiny, insurrection, indiscipline, sedition, recalcitrance, ungovernability, riotousness, mutinousness The two men were fired for insubordination.
submission, compliance, obedience, discipline, deference, subordination, acquiescence, docility
submission, compliance, obedience, discipline, deference, subordination, acquiescence, docility
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insubordination
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