Synonyms for

Disobedient

Verb / ˌdɪsʌˈbi:di:ʌnt / / ˌdɪsəʊˈbi:di:ʌnt / Another word for disobedient — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

not following rules or authority; refusing to obey

Synonyms & similar words

obedient unruly unruly defiant insubordinate rebellious mutinous wayward recalcitrant stubborn contrary willful uncooperative obstinate headstrong pigheaded bullheaded fractious wild undisciplined disruptive difficult

Example sentences

  1. The disobedient dog wouldn't sit when his owner told him to.
  2. The student was punished for being disobedient in class.
  3. The disobedient child refused to go to bed.
  4. The disobedient employee was fired for not following company policy.
  5. The disobedient horse wouldn't let anyone ride him.

Quotes

  • Disobedience is the true foundation of liberty. The obedient must be slaves. - Henry David Thoreau
  • Disobedience is the only way to deal with the injustice of the system. - Oscar Wilde
  • Disobedience, in the eyes of anyone who has read history, is man's original virtue. It is through disobedience that progress has been made, through disobedience and through rebellion. - Oscar Wilde

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