Insubordinately: meaning, definitions and examples

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insubordinately

[ɪnˌsʌbˈɔːrdɪnətli ]

Definition

^{Context #1 | Adverb}

In a rebellious or defiant manner; refusing to obey authority.

Word	Description / Examples
insubordinately	Use 'insubordinately' in a formal or workplace setting when someone is refusing to follow orders or directions from a superior. This term often has a negative connotation. The employee acted insubordinately when he refused to follow the manager's instructions.
defiantly	Use 'defiantly' when describing someone who is openly resisting or challenging authority or a rule, often with a sense of pride or boldness. This can be used in various contexts, including personal or social situations. She looked at him defiantly, refusing to back down from the argument.
rebelliously	Use 'rebelliously' in contexts where someone is resisting control or convention, often in a larger scope like societal or cultural norms. This term can have both negative and positive connotations depending on the perspective. Teenagers often act rebelliously as they try to establish their own identities.
disobediently	Use 'disobediently' when describing someone, often a child, who is not following rules or instructions. This term carries a straightforward negative connotation. The child acted disobediently by not going to bed when told.

The root 'subordinate' comes from Latin 'subordinatus,' meaning 'placed below,' highlighting a hierarchy.
The prefix 'in-' indicates negation, so 'insubordinate' means not being beneath someone’s authority.
The word has been in use since the late 19th century, reflecting changing views on authority.

People may act insubordinately when they feel a lack of respect or support from authority figures.
Research shows that when given more autonomy, individuals are less likely to rebel against authority.
The phenomenon can also be linked to challenging groupthink and promoting innovation.

In films, characters portrayed as insubordinate often challenge the system, reflecting audience desires for rebellion.
Television shows frequently feature a 'bad boy' character who acts insubordinately yet wins viewers' hearts.
The concept of insubordination is explored in many classic novels, illustrating the struggle between individual freedom and societal expectations.

Insubordination is a common term in workplace policies and can lead to disciplinary action if repeated.
Some military codes explicitly define acts of insubordination and outline consequences, as discipline is critical.
Courts often review cases of insubordination to determine if it was justified under circumstances.

Many classic literary heroes exhibit insubordinate traits when they rebel against oppressive social norms.
In Shakespeare’s works, characters often face consequences for insubordinately challenging authority.
The theme of insubordination is prevalent in dystopian literature, where characters resist oppressive governments.

Translations of the word "insubordinately" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insubordinadamente

🇮🇳 अवज्ञाकारी रूप से

🇩🇪 unbotmäßig

🇮🇩 tanpa patuh

🇺🇦 неслухняно

🇵🇱 nieposłusznie

🇯🇵 反抗的に (hankō-teki ni)

🇫🇷 insubordonné

🇪🇸 insubordinadamente

🇹🇷 itaatsizce

🇰🇷 불복종적으로 (bulbokjongjeog-euro)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير منضبط (bishakl ghayr mundabit)

🇨🇿 neposlušně

🇸🇰 neposlušne

🇨🇳 不服从地 (bù fúcóng de)

🇸🇮 nepokorščeno

🇮🇸 óhlýðinn

🇰🇿 бағынбаушылықпен

🇬🇪 დაუმორჩილებლად (daumorchileblad)

🇦🇿 itaətsiz şəkildə

🇲🇽 insubordinadamente