insubordination

[US]/'ɪnsə'bɔrdə'neʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. refusal to obey authority; defiance of orders or disobedience to rules

Example Sentences

was dismissed for insubordination;

obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority.

a detective who was busted to uniformed traffic patrol for insubordination;

The employee was fired for insubordination towards their supervisor.

Insubordination is not tolerated in this company.

The soldier was disciplined for insubordination during a mission.

She was reprimanded for insubordination towards her teacher.

The student was suspended for insubordination in the classroom.

The captain could not tolerate any insubordination from the crew members.

The company has a strict policy against insubordination.

The coach benched the player for insubordination during practice.

The teacher had to address the student's insubordination in the classroom.

The manager warned the employee about insubordination in the workplace.

Real-world Examples

Sir Wilfrid, I have never known such insubordination.

Source: Prosecution witness

What are you up to inciting mutiny and insubordination?

Source: Gone with the Wind

They certainly do. I do not permit insubordination.

Source: The original soundtrack of "The Little Prince" animated movie.

In any other administration, this would be considered insubordination.

Source: NPR News October 2017 Collection

" Certainly they do, " the king said. " They obey instantly. I do not permit insubordination."

Source: The Little Prince

But Johnston instead followed Lee's example and he, too, surrendered, in this act of basic insubordination.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

Well, I am too exhausted to even reprimand your insubordination.

Source: Gossip Girl Season 5

I needed to be punished for my insubordination.

Source: The Scorpion and the Frog Season 3

The Ash could come after you for insubordination.

Source: Lost Girl Season 01

When Germanicus suddenly died, Piso would be charged with his murder and insubordination.

Source: Charming history

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