Mutinous (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Disposed to or in a state of mutiny; "the men became mutinous and insubordinate".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Related Words
Meaning 2
Consisting of or characterized by or inciting to mutiny; "mutinous acts"; "mutinous thoughts"; "a mutinous speech".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The captain was alert to any mutinous murmurs among his crew, knowing that discontent could spread quickly on the long voyage.
- The government accused the opposition leader of making mutinous speeches, inciting the population to rise up against the authorities.
- After the failed promotion, the employee's mutinous attitude was evident in his sullen demeanor and lack of cooperation with his coworkers.
- Historians often speculate about the mutinous intentions of the captain's second-in-command during the ill-fated expedition.
- Rumors of a mutinous plot had been circulating for weeks, and the authorities were taking no chances, increasing the guard and restricting access to sensitive areas.