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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

insubordinate

/ɪnsəbɒˈdɪnənt/ adjective · British & US
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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."

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