C1nounformalworkconflict
US/ˌɪn.sə.bɔːr.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌɪn.sə.bɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
the refusal to obey orders from someone with more authority
In context
The soldier was punished for insubordination after he refused a direct order.
She was fired for open insubordination during the staff meeting.
Any act of insubordination at sea was treated very seriously.
Words that go with insubordination
noun + preposition
- act of insubordinationThe act of insubordination cost him his job.
- charge of insubordinationHe faced a charge of insubordination.
verb + preposition
- dismissed for insubordinationHe was dismissed for insubordination.
- accuse of insubordinationThey accused her of insubordination.
adjective + noun
- open insubordinationThe manager faced open insubordination.