CEFR C2

insubordination

noun

Meaning

Defiant refusal to obey orders or recognize the authority of a superior.

Examples

The manager fired the employee for blatant insubordination during the staff meeting.
His history of insubordination made it impossible for him to be promoted to a leadership role.

Synonyms: defiance, disobedience, mutiny, contumacy

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insubordination (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌɪnsəˌbɔːrdɪˈneɪʃən

Definition

Defiant refusal to obey orders or recognize the authority of a superior.

Examples

The manager fired the employee for blatant insubordination during the staff meeting.
His history of insubordination made it impossible for him to be promoted to a leadership role.
The court ruled that the worker's actions constituted insubordination rather than a legitimate safety concern.

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