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Meaning of 'disobedient' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Disobedient [ a.]
- Neglecting or refusing to obey; omitting to do what is commanded, or doing what is prohibited; refractory; not observant of duty or rules prescribed by authority; -- applied to persons and acts.
- Not yielding.

Meaning of 'disobedient' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . disobedient [ a]
Meaning (1):
- not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
Example in sentence:
  • disobedient children
2 . disobedient [ s]
Meaning (2):
- unwilling to submit to authority
Example in sentence:
  • unruly teenagers

Nearby Words:

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