mutinous
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8.6
- adjective
- /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/
- She described her team as mutinous after they protested against the new policy.
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- An empty space, A nothing there to say, a kind of mutinous.
Examples
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If the captain hears you mutter that kind of mutinous talk, there'll be nothing in this world that'll save you from her wrath.
Fiction book (1992) -
The students were mutinous when the principal enforced strict rules about cell phone use.
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What do we do about the growth of really mutinous members of the American community?
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I got a tired old boat and I got a crew of mutinous dogs.
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Indeed, Robert was watching her mutinous expression right now and felt pleased that she was restraining herself.
Fiction book (1996) -
Her expression stiffened into one of mutinous resolve.
Fiction book (1990) -
And I don't take orders from mutinous sergeants.
Fiction book (1997) -
Joze went reluctantly, feeling mutinous himself.
Fiction book (1992) -
You’re under a cloud which will darken considerably if I hear any more of your mutinous remarks.
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The crew became mutinous after months of harsh conditions on the ship.
Synonyms
57
5.6
Refusing to follow rules or orders in a bold, open way
40
4.5
Not willing to follow rules or authority
12
8.1
Refusing to follow orders or respect someone in charge
11
4.0
Refuses to obey rules or people in charge
11
8.1
Not willing to follow rules or accept control
1
8.5
Unhappy and likely to complain or rebel against authority
1
9.9
Hard to control or train and does not obey people in charge
1
9.0
Often refuses to do what others ask
Antonyms
How Rebellious
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mutinous comes from the same root as mutiny, which means 'open rebellion' by a group such as a ship's crew. So, someone described as mutinous refuses to obey and shows a rebellious attitude.