Pronunciation: /ˌɪnsəˌbɔrdəˈneɪʃən/
noun defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders
A1 The employee was fired for insubordination.
A2 The student's insubordination led to detention.
B1 The manager warned the team about insubordination in the workplace.
B2 The soldier was disciplined for insubordination during a mission.
C1 The CEO had zero tolerance for insubordination among the executives.
C2 The politician's insubordination towards party leadership caused a major rift.
adjective insubordinate (related to insubordination)
A1 The teacher was frustrated with the student's insubordinate behavior.
A2 The employee was fired for insubordination towards their manager.
B1 The soldier was disciplined for insubordinate actions during training.
B2 The CEO could not tolerate any insubordinate behavior from the senior executives.
C1 The government official was accused of insubordination for refusing to follow orders.
C2 The insubordinate attitude of the team leader led to a breakdown in communication within the department.
formal The employee was reprimanded for his insubordination towards his supervisor.
informal She got in trouble for being insubordinate and not following the rules.
slang He was being a total rebel and showing insubordination towards authority.
figurative Her insubordination towards tradition was seen as a bold move in the industry.
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