Disobedient

/ˌdɪs.əʊˈbiː.di.ənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Refusing to obey rules or someone in authority.

The disobedient child ignored his parents' instructions.

Showing a lack of compliance with orders or regulations.

The disobedient dog ran away from its owner during the walk.

Characterized by or exhibiting disobedience.

Her disobedient attitude at school led to a meeting with the principal.

From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'obedient' from Latin 'obedientem', meaning 'listening' or 'obeying'.

disobedient child

a child who does not follow instructions or rules set by authorities.

disobedient dog

a dog that does not follow commands given by its owner.

obedient

willing to obey someone or something.

defiance

open resistance to authority.

badass

That kid is such a badass for not following the rules.

rebel

She's a real rebel for standing up against the school rules.