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Disobedience: meaning, definitions and examples

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disobedience

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

act of

Failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority.

Synonyms

defiance, insubordination, rebellion

Examples of usage

  • He was punished for his disobedience to the teacher.
  • The disobedience of the soldiers led to chaos.
Context #2 | Noun

to

Lack of compliance with a command or order.

Synonyms

defiance, insubordination, noncompliance

Examples of usage

  • Their disobedience to the law resulted in severe consequences.
  • She was fired for her disobedience to the company's policies.
Context #3 | Noun

to

A lack of willingness to obey.

Synonyms

defiance, insubordination, rebelliousness

Examples of usage

  • His disobedience towards his parents caused tension in the family.
  • The child's constant disobedience was a cause of concern for the teachers.

Translations

Translations of the word "disobedience" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desobediência

🇮🇳 अवज्ञा

🇩🇪 Ungehorsam

🇮🇩 ketidakpatuhan

🇺🇦 непокора

🇵🇱 nieposłuszeństwo

🇯🇵 不服従 (ふふくじゅう)

🇫🇷 désobéissance

🇪🇸 desobediencia

🇹🇷 itaatsizlik

🇰🇷 불복종 (bulbokjong)

🇸🇦 عصيان

🇨🇿 neposlušnost

🇸🇰 neposlušnosť

🇨🇳 不服从 (bù fúcóng)

🇸🇮 neposlušnost

🇮🇸 óhlýðni

🇰🇿 бағынбаушылық

🇬🇪 უწყვეტობა

🇦🇿 itaətsizlik

🇲🇽 desobediencia

Word origin

The word 'disobedience' originated from the Middle English word 'disobedience', which came from the Old French word 'desobeissance'. The prefix 'dis-' means 'not' or 'opposite of', while 'obedience' comes from the Latin word 'obedientia' meaning 'obedience'. The concept of disobedience has been explored in various philosophical and ethical contexts throughout history, often associated with acts of defiance against authority or established norms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,523, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.