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Disobeyed: meaning, definitions and examples

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disobeyed

 

[ ˌdɪsəˈbeɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Disobeyed is the past tense of disobey, meaning to not follow commands or rules set by someone in authority. It refers to the act of ignoring or defying a directive or expectation.

Synonyms

contradict, defy, flout, ignore

Examples of usage

  • The child disobeyed her parents' curfew.
  • He disobeyed the traffic signals and was pulled over.
  • They disobeyed the regulations during the event.
  • She has disobeyed the school rules on multiple occasions.

Translations

Translations of the word "disobeyed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desobedecido

🇮🇳 अवज्ञा की

🇩🇪 missachtet

🇮🇩 membangkang

🇺🇦 непокорений

🇵🇱 zignorowany

🇯🇵 従わなかった

🇫🇷 désobéi

🇪🇸 desobedecido

🇹🇷 itaatsizlik etmiş

🇰🇷 불복종한

🇸🇦 عصى

🇨🇿 nedodržel

🇸🇰 neposlúchal

🇨🇳 不服从

🇸🇮 neuposlušen

🇮🇸 óhlýtt

🇰🇿 бағынбаған

🇬🇪 არ დაემორჩილა

🇦🇿 itaətsizlik etmiş

🇲🇽 desobedecido

Etymology

The word 'disobeyed' comes from the prefix 'dis-', meaning to reverse a state or action, combined with the root 'obey', which is derived from the Latin 'obaudīre', meaning 'to listen to' or 'to comply with'. The term has evolved through Old French and Middle English. Historically, the concept of obedience has been significant in many cultures, particularly in hierarchical societies where authority figures such as parents, teachers, and leaders expected compliance from those below them. Disobeyed implies an active choice to not comply with an authority figure’s request or command, highlighting an individual's agency and willingness to challenge or reject societal norms. Its usage spans legal, familial, and social contexts, illustrating the dynamic between authority and personal freedom.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,737, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.