insubordination
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.”
How to use insubordination
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of defying or disobeying an authority figure.
Common in formal workplace and military contexts.
Word forms
insubordinations plural
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He was fired for _____ after ignoring direct orders.
Etymology
From in- ("not") + subordination, modeled on French insubordination.
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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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