What is another word for being insubordinate?
Pronunciation: [bˌiːɪŋ ˌɪnsəbˈɔːdɪnət] (IPA) 
Being insubordinate refers to the act of disobeying or defying authority. Synonyms for this word include rebellious, disobedient, intractable, resistant, recalcitrant, contumacious, defiant, willful, uncooperative, and insurrectionary. Rebellious refers to the individual who actively opposes authority, while disobedient implies a lack of compliance or willingness to follow a directive. Intractable refers to an individual who cannot be controlled or influenced, while resistant implies an unwillingness to conform. Recalcitrant and contumacious both refer to a stubborn refusal to obey authority. Defiant, willful, and insurrectionary all evoke a sense of revolt or a willful choice to oppose those in power.
