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insubordinate

/ˌɪnsəˈbɔːdɪnət/adjective

उच्चारण इन्सबॉर्डिनट

अवज्ञाकारी, आदेश न मानने वाला, अनुशासनहीन

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adjective
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    formal

    refusing to obey orders or show respect for people who have a higher rank

    अवज्ञाकारी, आदेश न मानने वाला, अनुशासनहीन

    • Two insubordinate soldiers were court-martialled.
    • The officer was suspended for insubordinate behaviour towards his senior.

    Synonyms disobedient defiant rebellious unruly mutinous

    Opposite obedient submissive compliant dutiful

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Refusal to obey the orders of a senior is insubordination.

वरिष्ठ अधिकारी के आदेश न मानने को insubordination कहते हैं।