English Explanatory Dictionary

insubordinate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.
verb
  1. To rebel or defy authority.
noun
  1. A person who defies authority.

Word forms

insubordinate more insubordinate most insubordinate insubordinates insubordinating insubordinated

Etymology

From in- + subordinate, on model of French insubordonné.

Antonyms

subordinate subjugate obey

Derived words

insubordinately insubordinateness
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