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Insubordination (noun) means Deliberate refusal to obey someone in authority, especially a supervisor or officer. Example: “He was fired for insubordination after ignoring direct orders.”
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Deliberate refusal to obey someone in authority, especially a supervisor or officer.
"He was fired for insubordination after ignoring direct orders."
How to use insubordination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of defying or disobeying an authority figure.
When to use it
Common in formal workplace and military contexts.
Common pairings
charged with insubordination
act of insubordination
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Word forms
- Plural
- insubordinations
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Etymology
From in- ("not") + subordination, modeled on French insubordination.
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Rhymes for insubordination
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Frequently asked questions
What does “insubordination” mean?
The word “insubordination” means deliberate refusal to obey someone in authority, especially a supervisor or officer. In plain terms, the act of defying or disobeying an authority figure.
How do you use “insubordination” in a sentence?
Here is “insubordination” used in a sentence: “He was fired for insubordination after ignoring direct orders.”
What part of speech is “insubordination”?
“Insubordination” is a noun.
Where does the word “insubordination” come from?
The word “insubordination” comes from French. From in- ("not") + subordination, modeled on French insubordination.
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