Disobedient: meaning, definitions and examples
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disobedient
[ ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.ənt ]
behavior
Failing or refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.
Synonyms
defiant, insubordinate, rebellious, unruly
Examples of usage
- He was punished for his disobedient behavior in class.
- The disobedient child refused to listen to his parents.
- She was known for being disobedient and rebellious.
pet
Not doing what someone or something is told to do.
Synonyms
disruptive, mischievous, naughty, wayward
Examples of usage
- The disobedient dog kept running away from its owner.
- The cat was disobedient and scratched the furniture.
Translations
Translations of the word "disobedient" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desobediente
🇮🇳 आज्ञा न मानने वाला
🇩🇪 ungehorsam
🇮🇩 tidak patuh
🇺🇦 непокірний
🇵🇱 nieposłuszny
🇯🇵 反抗的な
🇫🇷 désobéissant
🇪🇸 desobediente
🇹🇷 itaatsiz
🇰🇷 반항적인
🇸🇦 عاص
🇨🇿 neposlušný
🇸🇰 neposlušný
🇨🇳 不服从的
🇸🇮 neposlušen
🇮🇸 óhlýðinn
🇰🇿 тіл алмайтын
🇬🇪 უთანხმო
🇦🇿 itaətsiz
🇲🇽 desobediente
Word origin
The word 'disobedient' originates from the combination of the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word 'obedient' which comes from the Latin word 'obedientem' meaning 'obeying, compliant'. The concept of disobedience has been present throughout history as individuals have challenged authority or rules for various reasons.
See also: disobediently.