Definition of Insubordinate

defiant and refusing to follow the orders of those in positions of authority

Examples of Insubordinate in a sentence

Bethany was fired for being insubordinate after she refused to stock the storeroom as her manager asked her to.  🔊

The Army sergeant screamed in the insubordinate soldier’s face because he refused to follow orders.  🔊

Insubordinate students were given detention for refusing to listen while the teacher was talking at the board.  🔊

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