mutinous

mu·ti·nous

adj \ˈmyü-tə-nəs, ˈmyüt-nəs\

Definition of MUTINOUS

1

a : disposed to or being in a state of mutiny : rebellious <a mutinous crew> b : turbulent, unruly

2

: of, relating to, or constituting mutiny <mutinous threats>

— mu·ti·nous·ly adverb

— mu·ti·nous·ness noun

Examples of MUTINOUS

1. <vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang>

First Known Use of MUTINOUS

1578

Related to MUTINOUS

Synonyms: insurgent, insurrectionary, rebellious, revolutionary

Related Words: seditious, traitorous, treacherous, treasonous; agitating, demagogic, rabble-rousing; defiant, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, ungovernable, unruly

Near Antonyms: constant, devoted, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, true, true-blue; compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable

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Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

Rhymes with MUTINOUS

cuteness, glutenous, glutinous, muteness