Disobedient: meaning, definitions and examples

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disobedient

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.ənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,150, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.