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- [dis-uh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /ˌdɪs əˈbi di ənt/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-bee-dee-uh nt]
- /ˌdɪs əˈbi di ənt/
Definitions of disobedient word
- adjective disobedient neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory. 1
- noun disobedient Refusing to obey rules or someone in authority. 1
- adjective disobedient refusing to obey 1
- adjective disobedient If you are disobedient, you deliberately do not do what someone in authority tells you to do, or what a rule or law says that you should do. 0
- adjective disobedient not obedient; neglecting or refusing to obey 0
- adjective disobedient not obedient; refusing or failing to obey; insubordinate; refractory 0
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Origin of disobedient
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Old French desobedient, equivalent to des- dis-1 + obedient obedient
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Parts of speech for Disobedient
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disobedient popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disobedient
adj disobedient
- contrary — Ideas, attitudes, or reactions that are contrary to each other are completely different from each other.
- contumacious — stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate
- disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
- fractious — refractory or unruly: a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness.
- froward — willfully contrary; not easily managed: to be worried about one's froward, intractable child.
adjective disobedient
- defiant — If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone.
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- mischievous — maliciously or playfully annoying.
Antonyms for disobedient
adj disobedient
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- observant — quick to notice or perceive; alert.
- accepting — amenable; open: She was always more accepting of coaching suggestions than her teammates.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
- submitting — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
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