O OneWordDaily
AI-generated image

insubordinate

/ɪnsəbɒˈdɪnənt/ adjective · British & US
Valid in UKValid in US
Share WhatsApp

What does insubordinate mean?

adjective

Disobedient or unwilling to obey authority; refusing to submit to control or direction.

Example

"The insubordinate employee was fired for refusing to follow the company's rules."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

Etymologically related

Synonyms for insubordinate

Antonyms of insubordinate

Rhymes with insubordinate