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- [myoot-n-uh s]
- /ˈmyut n əs/
- /ˈmjuː.tɪ.ni/
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- [myoot-n-uh s]
- /ˈmyut n əs/
Definitions of mutinous word
- adjective mutinous disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority. 1
- adjective mutinous characterized by mutiny; rebellious. 1
- adjective mutinous difficult to control: mutinous feelings. 1
- noun mutinous (of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority. 1
- adjective mutinous relating to revolt or rebellion 1
- adjective mutinous If someone is mutinous, they are strongly dissatisfied with a person in authority and are likely to stop obeying them. 0
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Origin of mutinous
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; obsolete mutine mutiny (< Middle French mutin; see mutineer) + -ous
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Parts of speech for Mutinous
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mutinous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for mutinous
adj mutinous
- contumacious — stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate
- defiant — If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone.
- disloyal — false to one's obligations or allegiances; not loyal; faithless; treacherous.
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
adjective mutinous
- rebellious — defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
- seditious — of, relating to, or of the nature of sedition.
- recalcitrant — resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
- unruly — not submissive or conforming to rule; ungovernable; turbulent; intractable; refractory; lawless: an unruly class; an unruly wilderness.
- wayward — turned or turning away from what is right or proper; willful; disobedient: a wayward son; wayward behavior.
Antonyms for mutinous
adjective mutinous
- law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
- on a string — a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line.
- sheeplike — any of numerous ruminant mammals of the genus Ovis, of the family Bovidae, closely related to the goats, especially O. aries, bred in a number of domesticated varieties.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
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