mutinous

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adjective

mu·​ti·​nous ˈmyü-tə-nəs 

ˈmyüt-nəs

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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

mutinously adverb

mutinousness noun

mutinousness

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noun

mu·​ti·​nous·​ness

plural -es

: the quality or state of being mutinous

Synonyms of mutinous

Adjective

• insurgent
• traitorous
• rebellious

Examples of mutinous in a Sentence

Adjective

vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Sandwiched in between was a draw with Chelsea, which felt like a defeat with the mood inside Anfield so mutinous. — James Pearce, New York Times, 28 May 2026

But then a twist of fate in the form of a mutinous slave ship off the coast of the United States offered an opportunity to take the battle over slavery to the courts. — Time, 24 Sep. 2025

In ancient Roman times, military generals are thought to have used a tactic known as decimation to punish mutinous groups of mercenary soldiers. — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 20 May 2026

France at a World Cup tends to carry a certain kind of expectation, elegance under pressure, brilliance available on demand, and the constant possibility that everything will suddenly become either sublime or mutinous. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mutinous

• glutinous

Kids Definition

mutinous

adjective

mu·​ti·​nous ˈmyüt-ᵊn-əs 

ˈmyüt-nəs

1

: inclined to or in a state of mutiny : rebellious

a mutinous crew

2

: relating to or being mutiny

mutinous acts

mutinously adverb