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insubordinate vs subordinate
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| insubordinateadjective/ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dɪ.nət/ | Meaning refusing to obey orders or accept the authority of someone above you | Goes with insubordinate behavior | Example The soldier was punished for his insubordinate behavior toward the officer. |
| subordinatenoun/səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/ | Meaning a person who has a lower position than someone else at work | Goes with direct subordinates | Example A good manager listens to her subordinates and gives them credit for their ideas. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The company dismissed the employee.