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Definition of disobedient

disobedient

/ˌdɪs.əˈbiː.di.ənt/
dis · o · be · di · ent
Adverb:disobediently
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1

Refusing or failing to obey rules, laws, or figures of authority.

Example

"The trainer worked patiently with the disobedient puppy until it learned to follow basic commands."

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• Rhymes for disobedient

• Nearby Words

dismissiveness
dismount
disobedience
disobedient
disobediently
disobey
disobeyer

Word Origin & Etymology

Entered Middle English in the late 14th century from Old French desobedient, formed from the prefix des- (expressing reversal or negation) and obedient, ultimately tracing back to Latin oboedire ('to obey' or literally 'to listen to').

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