insubordinate
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Adj — Refusing to obey orders or accept authority; defiant.
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How to use insubordinate
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + subordinate, modeled on French insubordonné.
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What does “insubordinate” mean?
The word “insubordinate” means refusing to obey orders or accept authority; defiant. In plain terms, openly disobedient toward someone in charge.
How do you use “insubordinate” in a sentence?
Here is “insubordinate” used in a sentence: “The soldier was disciplined for insubordinate behavior.”
What part of speech is “insubordinate”?
“Insubordinate” is an adjective.
Where does the word “insubordinate” come from?
The word “insubordinate” comes from French. From in- ("not") + subordinate, modeled on French insubordonné.