Definition of insubordinate Insubordinate

/ɪnsʌbɔˈɹdʌnejˌt/ - [insuborduneyt] - in•sub•or•di•nate

We found 8 definitions of insubordinate from 6 different sources.

What does insubordinate mean?

Adjective
insubordinate - disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
		resistant, resistive
		defiant, noncompliant boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"
insubordinate - not submissive to authority; "a history of insubordinate behavior"; "insubordinate boys"
		subordinate lower in rank or importance
		defiant, noncompliant boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude"
		contumacious wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient; "a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment"
		disobedient, unruly not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority; "disobedient children"
		mutinous consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny; "mutinous acts"; "mutinous thoughts"; "a mutinous speech"