Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
insubordinate
Adjective
/ˌɪn.səˈbɔː.dɪn.ət/
Definition
Refusing to obey orders or show respect for authority.
Examples
- The insubordinate employee was reprimanded for ignoring his manager’s instructions.
- Her insubordinate behavior during the meeting led to a warning from the supervisor.
- The student was sent to the principal’s office for being insubordinate and disruptive in class.
Meaning
The term insubordinate describes a person who does not follow the rules or directions given by someone in a position of authority.
Synonyms
- disobedient
- rebellious
- defiant
- noncompliant
- insurgent
