insubordination

Definitions

Defiance of authority; refusal to obey orders.

The act of being disobedient or rebellious toward a superior.

Examples

The employee was fired for blatant insubordination after refusing to follow his manager's direct orders.

The captain faced a court-martial due to his repeated acts of insubordination during the mission.

Synonyms

defiance rebellion mutiny disobedience insurgence noncompliance revolt

Antonyms

obedience submission compliance deference acquiescence subservience dutifulness