Unsubmissive

Pronunciation: /ʌnsəbˈmɪsɪv/

Definitions of unsubmissive

adjective refusing to submit to authority or control

Example Sentences

A1 She is unsubmissive to her parents' rules.

A2 The unsubmissive student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.

B1 The employee's unsubmissive attitude towards authority caused tension in the workplace.

B2 The artist's unsubmissive nature led to groundbreaking work that challenged societal norms.

C1 The politician's unsubmissive stance on corruption earned respect from the public.

C2 The scientist's unsubmissive approach to research revolutionized the field.

Examples of unsubmissive in a Sentence

formal The unsubmissive attitude of the workers led to a prolonged strike.

informal She is so unsubmissive, always questioning authority.

slang Don't be so unsubmissive, just go with the flow.

figurative Her unsubmissive spirit soared like a wild bird, refusing to be caged.

Grammatical Forms of unsubmissive

• past tense: unsubmissived
• plural: unsubmissives
• comparative: more unsubmissive
• superlative: most unsubmissive
• present tense: unsubmissive
• future tense: will be unsubmissive
• perfect tense: has been unsubmissive
• continuous tense: is being unsubmissive
• singular: unsubmissive
• positive degree: unsubmissive
• infinitive: to be unsubmissive
• gerund: being unsubmissive
• participle: unsubmissive

Origin and Evolution of unsubmissive

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unsubmissive' originated from the Latin word 'submissus', which means to yield or submit.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unsubmissive' has retained its original meaning of not yielding or submitting, but has also come to be associated with concepts of resistance and defiance.