disobedient

Meanings

• Adjective

  Refusing to obey orders, directions, or rules.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disobedient
rebellious , unruly , defiant , discontented , obstinate

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Variants

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disobedient , disobediently

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Forms

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disobediently, disobedientness

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Etymology

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From old French desobedient, from des- 'undo' + obeir 'obey'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'disobedient' was first used in English in the 15th century.

2. In some contexts, 'disobedient' can have a positive connotation, such as when referring to a child who stands up for themselves or challenges authority in a healthy way.

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Related Concepts

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1. Noncompliance: The act of refusing to comply with a request, demand, or instruction. Disobedient behavior can result in noncompliance with laws, rules, or social norms.

2. Rebellion: An act of open defiance against an authority or system. A rebellion can be motivated by a desire for freedom, justice, or other ideological reasons.

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Culture

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In literature, 'disobedient' is often used to describe characters who challenge authority or rebel against rules. For example, in George Orwell's Animal Farm, the pigs are initially portrayed as disobedient when they overthrow their human master, but they eventually become the oppressors themselves.

How to Memorize "disobedient"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal refusing to follow orders or rules. Imagine the scene, the expressions on their faces, and the consequences of their disobedience.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disobedient' with the concept of challenging authority or breaking rules. Think of examples in your own life or in literature and art.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISOBEDIENT to remember the meaning: Disregarding Instructions, Showing Openly, Breaking Every Decision, Ignoring Norms, Defying Expectations, and Ignoring Traditions.

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