noun
Uncommon
disobedience
dihs-uh-BEE-deerns
Disobedience (noun) means the refusal or failure to follow instructions, rules, or authority. Example: “Civil disobedience has long been used as a form of peaceful protest.”
noun
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The refusal or failure to follow instructions, rules, or authority.
"Civil disobedience has long been used as a form of peaceful protest."
How to use disobedience
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishNot doing what you're told, especially when it's expected that you should.
Common pairings
civil disobedience
act of disobedience
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- disobediences
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Etymology
From Old French desobedience, itself from dis- + obedience.
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noncompliance
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What does “disobedience” mean?
The word “disobedience” means the refusal or failure to follow instructions, rules, or authority. In plain terms, not doing what you're told, especially when it's expected that you should.
How do you pronounce “disobedience”?
“Disobedience” is pronounced dihs-uh-BEE-deerns (/dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪəns/ in IPA).
How do you use “disobedience” in a sentence?
Here is “disobedience” used in a sentence: “Civil disobedience has long been used as a form of peaceful protest.”
What is the opposite of “disobedience”?
The opposite of “disobedience” — its antonyms — is obedience.
What part of speech is “disobedience”?
“Disobedience” is a noun.
Where does the word “disobedience” come from?
The word “disobedience” comes from Old French. From Old French desobedience, itself from dis- + obedience.
Is “disobedience” a common word?
“Disobedience” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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