Meaning of disobedient in English
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Classifying Adjective
disobedientDefinitions
1. unwilling to submit to authorityExamples
- « unruly teenagers »
Synonyms
Qualitative Adjective
disobedientEtymology
late Middle English: from Old French desobedient, based on Latin oboedient-‘obeying’ (see obedient)Definitions
1. not obeying or complying with commands of those in authorityExamples
- « disobedient children »
Synonyms
- contrary
- obstinate
- perverse
- wayward
- froward
- headstrong
- self-willed
- willful
- wilful
- recusant
- fractious
- refractory
Antonyms