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Definition of disobedience

disobedience

/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəns/
dis · o · be · di · ence
Adverb:disobediently
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Plural:disobediences
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Adjective:disobedient
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disobedience Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The failure or refusal to obey rules, laws, or someone in a position of authority.

Example

"The student's repeated disobedience in the classroom resulted in a meeting with the principal."

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• Rhymes for disobedience

• Nearby Words

dismissively
dismissiveness
dismount
disobedience
disobedient
disobediently
disobey

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French desobedience, which derives from Late Latin inobedientia and Latin oboedire ('to obey', literally 'to listen to', from ob- 'toward' + audire 'to hear').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Disobedience. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/disobedience
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