mutinous

adjective mu·ti·nous \ ˈmyü-tə-nəs , ˈmyüt-nəs \

Updated on: 2 May 2018

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

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mutinously

adverb

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mutinousness

noun

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Examples of mutinous in a Sentence

vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang

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The English got close in Hudson Bay, before its namesake was left to die in a dinghy by his mutinous crew.

— porter fox, Outside Online, "The Best New Books About Epic Expeditions," 19 Apr. 2018
Mali has been in turmoil since a 2012 uprising prompted mutinous soldiers to overthrow the country’s president.

— Washington Post, "AP Interview: UN food agency boss warns of migrant crisis," 26 Mar. 2018
The government also had to bow to the pay demands of mutinous soldiers and striking government workers.

— Bloomberg.com, "IMF Says Ivory Coast Must Improve Tax System to Keep Growth," 9 Mar. 2018
Mali has been in turmoil since a 2012 uprising prompted mutinous soldiers to overthrow the country’s president of a decade.

— Washington Post, "UN experts warn of intensified terrorist threats in Sahel," 2 Mar. 2018
At half-time, Argentina’s match ball was clearly working wonders, and the home crowd were in mutinous shock.

— SI.com, "World Cup Countdown: 20 Weeks to Go - 'Victory or Death!' Argentina & Uruguay's Classic Final," 1 Feb. 2018
In retaliation, the NCAA threatened to punish these mutinous members.

— brent schrotenboer, USA TODAY, "Rose Bowl more like Supreme Court Bowl with Georgia-Oklahoma matchup," 26 Dec. 2017
By Sunday, his organization had announced the firing of coach Earl Watson after a hideous 0-3 start that featured the worst loss in franchise history and a collective defensive effort that can only be described as mutinous.

— ben golliver, SI.com, "Here's a Better Plan, Robert Sarver: Sell the Suns," 23 Oct. 2017
Seems like a good fit for a capable first officer now marred by her mutinous past.

— darren orf, Popular Mechanics, "'Star Trek: Discovery' Is Starting to Feel Like Star Trek," 2 Oct. 2017

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First Known Use of mutinous

1578

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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mutinous Synonyms

Synonyms

insurgent, insurrectionary, rebellious, revolutionary;

Near Antonyms

constant, devoted, loyal, staunch (also stanch), steadfast, true, true-blue;

compliant, obedient, submissive, tractable;

agitating, demagogic, rabble-rousing;

defiant, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, recalcitrant, refractory, restive, ungovernable, unruly;

Other Nautical Terms

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

MUTINOUS Defined for English Language Learners

mutinous

adjective

Definition of mutinous for English Language Learners

: involved in a mutiny
: feeling or showing a desire not to do what someone has told or ordered you to do

MUTINOUS Defined for Kids

mutinous

adjective mu·ti·nous \ ˈmyü-tə-nəs \

Definition of mutinous for Students

1 : involved in turning against a person in charge (as the captain of a ship)

a mutinous crew

2 : feeling or showing a desire to disobey

There was a great deal of mutinous muttering around the room …
—J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets

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