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Another word for disobedient

Choosing another word for disobedient that fits your sentence is easier when synonyms and similar words are paired with an exact adjective definition and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strongest
insubordinate
unruly
Strong
defiant
rebellious
wayward
recalcitrant
refractory
intractable
misbehaving
naughty

Opposites of disobedient

The opposite of disobedient shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

obedient
compliant
law-abiding
submissive
dutiful
docile
cooperative
tractable
See all opposites of disobedient

• Nearby Words

dismissiveness
dismount
disobedience
disobedient
disobediently
disobey
disobeyer

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Disobedient. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/disobedient
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