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Insubordination: meaning, definitions and examples

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insubordination

 

[ ˌɪnsəˌbɔːrˈdeɪʃn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

workplace

The act of refusing to obey orders from someone in a position of authority.

Synonyms

defiance, disobedience, rebellion

Examples of usage

  • His repeated insubordination led to his dismissal from the company.
  • The manager had to address the issue of insubordination among the staff members.
Context #2 | Noun

military

The act of deliberately disobeying the orders of a superior officer.

Synonyms

insurrection, mutiny, revolt

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was punished for insubordination during the mission.
  • Insubordination is a serious offense in the military.

Translations

Translations of the word "insubordination" in other languages:

🇵🇹 insubordinação

🇮🇳 अवज्ञा

🇩🇪 Ungehorsam

🇮🇩 pembangkangan

🇺🇦 непокора

🇵🇱 nieposłuszeństwo

🇯🇵 不服従

🇫🇷 insubordination

🇪🇸 insubordinación

🇹🇷 itaatsizlik

🇰🇷 불복종

🇸🇦 عصيان

🇨🇿 neposlušnost

🇸🇰 neposlušnosť

🇨🇳 不服从

🇸🇮 neposlušnost

🇮🇸 óhlýðni

🇰🇿 бағынбаушылық

🇬🇪 ურჩობა

🇦🇿 itaətsizlik

🇲🇽 insubordinación

Word origin

The word 'insubordination' originated in the mid-17th century from the Latin word 'insubordinationem', which means 'disorderly behavior'. It was first used to describe the act of refusing to submit to authority. Over time, the term has been commonly used in workplace and military contexts to refer to disobedience towards superiors.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,696, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.