Disobedience: meaning, definitions and examples
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disobedience
[ ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.əns ]
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.
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.
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.