
Disobedient
Negative Feelings
Disobedient usually implies negative feelings; used when someone's behavior is not approved of.
The teacher was frustrated with the disobedient students.
Authority Figures
Often used when someone goes against an authority figure like parents, teachers, or bosses.
She was grounded for being disobedient to her parents.
Expectations
The word suggests someone is intentionally not meeting expectations or obligations.
Despite his promises, his disobedient actions spoke louder.
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ContumaciousDefiantInsolentInsubordinateObstinateRebelliousStubbornWilful
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