disobedient

[ dis-uh-bee-dee-uhnt ]

adjective

1. neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.

   Synonyms: uncompliant, unsubmissive, rebellious, defiant, contumacious, insubordinate

   Antonyms: obedient

disobedient

/ ˌdɪsəˈbiːdɪənt /

adjective

1. not obedient; neglecting or refusing to obey

Derived Forms

• ˌdisoˈbediently, adverb

Other Words From

• diso·bedi·ent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disobedient¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Old French desobedient, equivalent to des- dis- ¹ + obedient obedient

Example Sentences

There's a sugar rush in blaming all your problems on women, screaming about how you'd like to inflict violence on them for what Carlson described as being "disobedient."

From Salon

Noem reported that the puppy was disobedient and out “having the time of her life” during a pheasant hunting trip and that the animal later attacked and killed a neighbor's chickens.

From Salon

Judge Juan Merchan has mostly been successful in trying to discipline the impudent former president, at one point commanding him to sit down in court like he was a disobedient dog.

From Salon

Consider Second Timothy, 3: 2: “For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy.”

From Salon

“It’s so moving at moments. You see these two women trying to be free and full and disobedient.”

From Los Angeles Times