Meaning of the word insubordinate in English

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insubordinate

US /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/
UK /ˌɪn.səˈbɔːr.dən.ət/

Adjective

1.

(of a person) not willing to obey orders from people in authority, or (of actions and speech, etc.) showing that you are not willing to obey orders:

Example:
an insubordinate child
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