CEFR A2

disobedient

adjective

Meaning

Refusing to obey rules, laws, or instructions.

Examples

The disobedient dog refused to come when called.
He was a disobedient child who often got into trouble.

Synonyms: naughty, rebellious, insubordinate, defiant

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disobedient (A2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.ənt/

Definition

Refusing to obey rules, laws, or instructions.

Examples

The disobedient dog refused to come when called.
He was a disobedient child who often got into trouble.
The company faced fines for disobedient practices regarding environmental regulations.

How to Use disobedient

disobedient to (prepositional phrase): Refusing to obey a particular person or rule. — "The students were disobedient to the school's dress code."

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