Insubordination (Noun)
Meaning 1
Defiance of authority.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
An insubordinate act.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Refusing to follow the manager's instructions without a valid reason is an act of insubordination.
- When an employee deliberately disobeys their supervisor's direct orders, it's considered insubordination.
- Arguing with the superior in front of the entire team can be perceived as insubordination.
- Intentionally doing the opposite of what was assigned to do by the team leader is an act of insubordination.
- A junior officer's decision to disobey a senior officer's orders during a mission can be considered insubordination.