mu·ti·nous (my t n- s)adj.1. Of, relating to, engaged in, disposed to, or constituting mutiny. See Synonyms at insubordinate. 2. Unruly; disaffected: a mutinous child. 3. Turbulent and uncontrollable: "mutinous passions, and conflicting fears" Percy Bysshe Shelley.
[From obsolete mutine, mutiny; see mutiny.]
mu ti·nous·ly adv. mu ti·nous·ness n. |
mutinous Adjective
1. openly rebellious
2. characteristic or indicative of mutiny
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | mutinous - disposed to or in a state of mutiny; "the men became mutinous and insubordinate"insubordinate - not submissive to authority; "a history of insubordinate behavior"; "insubordinate boys" |
| 2. | mutinous - consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny; "mutinous acts"; "mutinous thoughts"; "a mutinous speech"disloyal - deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle; "disloyal aides revealed his indiscretions to the papers" |
Translationsmutinous [ˈmjuːtɪnəs] adj [
troops] →
amotinado; [
attitude] →
rebelde mutinous [ˈmjuːtɪnəs] adj [
troops] →
mutiné(e); [
attitude] →
rebelle mutinous [ˈmjuːtɪnəs] adj →
meuterisch;