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insubordinate
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in·sub·or·di·nate  (ns-bôrdn-t)
adj.
Not submissive to authority: has a history of insubordinate behavior.

insub·ordi·nate n.
insub·ordi·nate·ly adv.
insub·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.

insubordinate
Adjective
not submissive to authority
insubordination n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.insubordinate - not submissive to authority; "a history of insubordinate behavior"; "insubordinate boys"
defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"
subordinate - subject or submissive to authority or the control of another; "a subordinate kingdom"
2.insubordinate - disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"
Translations
Spanish insubordinate [ɪnsəˈbɔːdənɪt] adjinsubordinado
French insubordinate [ɪnsəˈbɔːdənɪt] adjinsubordonné(e)
Italian insubordinate [ɪnsəˈbɔːdənɪt] adjinsubordinato/a

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