mutinous

Definitions

Refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority, especially a military or naval superior.

Characterized by or exhibiting a spirit of rebellion or insubordination.

Examples

The mutinous crew refused to follow the captain's orders as the storm intensified.

A mutinous spirit began to spread among the workers after the company announced the sudden pay cuts.

Synonyms

rebellious insubordinate defiant insurgent revolting disobedient seditious

Antonyms

obedient submissive compliant dutiful loyal docile subservient