Disobedience

/ˌdɪsəʊˈbiːdiəns/

Meaning & Definition

noun

failure or refusal to obey rules or someone in authority.

The student's disobedience led to a warning from the principal.

the act of resisting or defying authority, control, or tradition.

Civil disobedience has been a method used by activists to challenge unjust laws.

an attitude or behavior that shows a lack of respect for rules or authority.

His disobedience was evident when he decided to skip class.

refusal to comply with the expectations set by others.

The soldier faced consequences for his disobedience to orders.

a deliberate choice to not follow prescribed norms or expectations.

The group’s disobedience was a protest against the new regulations imposed on them.

From Latin disobedientia, from disobediens, present participle of disobedire.

civil disobedience

Purposeful refusal to obey laws or commands as a form of protest.

act of disobedience

A specific instance where someone does not comply with a rule or order.

disobedience training

A method of training pets or individuals to respond to commands or rules.

obedience

The act of following orders or rules.

defiance

Open resistance or bold disobedience.

insubordination

Failure to obey orders from a superior.

Going rogue

She decided to go rogue and skipped the meeting despite the boss's orders.

Playing bad

He's always playing bad when it comes to following directions.