Uncompliant

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Pronunciation: /ʌnkəmˈplaɪənt/

Definitions of uncompliant

adjective not compliant or obedient; disobedient

Example Sentences

A1 The uncompliant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

A2 The uncompliant customer refused to pay for the damaged goods.

B1 The uncompliant employee consistently ignored company policies.

B2 The uncompliant driver was fined for repeatedly breaking traffic laws.

C1 The uncompliant patient refused to cooperate with the medical staff.

C2 The uncompliant tenant was evicted for violating the terms of the lease.

Examples of uncompliant in a Sentence

formal The company's policy clearly states that all employees must adhere to safety regulations, and any uncompliant behavior will result in disciplinary action.

informal If you're uncompliant with the rules, you're going to get in trouble.

slang Don't be uncompliant, just follow the rules.

figurative His uncompliant attitude towards authority often led to conflicts in the workplace.

Grammatical Forms of uncompliant

past tense

uncompliante

plural

uncompliants

comparative

more uncompliant

superlative

most uncompliant

present tense

uncomplies

future tense

will be uncompliant

perfect tense

has been uncompliant

continuous tense

is being uncompliant

singular

uncompliant

positive degree

uncompliant

infinitive

to be uncompliant

gerund

uncompliancing

participle

uncomplianting

Origin and Evolution of uncompliant

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'uncompliant' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'compliant' meaning 'obedient or yielding'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who was not obedient or yielding, the word 'uncompliant' has evolved to also encompass someone who does not conform to rules or regulations.