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.

Synonyms of insubordination

Words with a similar meaning to insubordination:

• defiance
• disobedience
• mutiny
• contumacy

Antonyms of insubordination

Words with the opposite meaning to insubordination:

• obedience
• compliance

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