Associations to the word «Insubordinate»

Wiktionary

INSUBORDINATE, adjective. Rebellious or defiant to authority.
INSUBORDINATE, adjective. Contumacious.

Dictionary definition

INSUBORDINATE, adjective. Not submissive to authority; "a history of insubordinate behavior"; "insubordinate boys".
INSUBORDINATE, adjective. Disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority.

Wise words

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Mark Twain