Insubordination is disobedience or rebelliousness against authority. It refers to a lack of compliance with established orders or rules.
La insubordinación es la desobediencia o rebelión contra la autoridad. Se refiere a la falta de respeto a las órdenes o reglas establecidas.
| Word | insubordination |
|---|---|
| Part of Speech | N. |
| Definition | disobedience; rebelliousness. |
| Sentence | At the slightest hint of insubordination from the sailors of the Bounty, Captain Bligh had them flogged; finally, they mutinied. |
Tags: psat
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