disobedient

adjective

dis·​obe·​di·​ent ˌdis-ə-ˈbē-dē-ənt 

-ō-ˈbē-

: refusing or neglecting to obey

disobediently adverb

Synonyms of disobedient

• rebellious
• rebel
• defiant

Examples of disobedient in a Sentence

The disobedient soldier was given cleanup duty.

The dog was being disobedient.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kennedy Tolson is the sly queen of side-eye as the disobedient new housemaid Nancy. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2025

But the main Putin-era methods for curtailing disobedient media proved to be lawfare and corporate takeovers. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 24 Sep. 2025

As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods. — Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026

Conduct disorder affects children and teens and involves a consistent pattern of disobedient and aggressive behaviors. — Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disobedient

• expedient
• ingredient
• obedient
• inexpedient