MUTINOUS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

mutinous

adjective

ˈmyü-tə-nəs

Definition of mutinous

as in insurgent

taking part in a rebellion vowed that he would someday see the mutinous crew hang

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Recent Examples of mutinous 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 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for mutinous

Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutinous

Adjective

Four years ago, during his insurgent first campaign, this editorial board had been wary of some of Mejia’s radical rhetoric.

— The Editorial Board, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Myanmar is worried about resistance to military rule, India is concerned with insurgent groups in its northeast.

— Michael Sullivan, NPR, 30 May 2026

Definition of insurgent

Adjective

Telemachus’ lone contribution is killing Melanthius, the traitorous Ithacan farmhand, thus preventing him from continuing to arm the suitors.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 17 July 2026
And at the very center of Hell is Satan himself, the traitorous Archangel Lucifer, depicted as a monstrous creature with wings and three heads.

— Keith Cooper, Space.com, 11 May 2026

Definition of traitorous

Adjective

The inspiration behind this rock-and-roll icon, however, lies in Hindu spiritual symbolism, whose meanings contrast sharply with the rebellious image the logo projects.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026
Judy Davis stars as Sybylla, a rebellious young woman in 19th century Australia who longs to be a writer, but her traditionalist parents refuse to indulge those dreams, sending her to board with her wealthy grandmother instead.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026