insubordinate
/ˌɪnsəˈbɔrdənɪt/
adjective
- Refusing to obey authority or follow orders; rebellious.
- The soldier was punished for being insubordinate to his commanding officer.
- Her insubordinate attitude got her suspended from school.
- The manager fired the employee for insubordinate behavior during the meeting.
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noun
- A person who refuses to obey authority.
- The principal called the insubordinate into his office for a talk.
- The sergeant had no patience for insubordinates in his unit.
- Every team has an insubordinate who challenges the rules.