disobedient
/dɪs.əˈbiː.dɪənt/ · dis·o·be·dient
noun
- A person who refuses to obey rules or authority The disobedient child was sent to time-out for refusing to listen to their parents.
adjective
- Not obedient; refusing to obey rules or authority The disobedient dog ran off the leash and into the park.
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Did you know? The word 'disobedient' has been used in various literary works, including Shakespeare's 'The Tempest', to describe characters who refuse to obey authority. Interestingly, the concept of disobedience has been a central theme in many social and political movements throughout history, highlighting the complex relationship between individual freedom and societal expectations.