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disobedient

/ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/
dis · o · be · di · ent ˌdɪs · ə · ˈbiː · di · ənt
English Definition
adj. not following rules or instructions
中文释义
不服从的
Significado en Español
desobediente
한국어 뜻
불순종하는, 말을 안 듣는
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
không vâng lời, bướng bỉnh
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Example Sentence

The disobedient puppy ran off during the walk.

这只不听话的小狗在散步时跑掉了。

Synonyms
defiant rebellious unruly
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “disobedient”:

  1. A compliant
  2. B obedient
  3. C defiant
  4. D dutiful
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C — defiant. “disobedient” means adj. not following rules or instructions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The ______ puppy chewed the shoes even after being firmly told to stop.

  1. A obedient
  2. B well-behaved
  3. C dutiful
  4. D disobedient
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D — disobedient. “disobedient” means adj. not following rules or instructions

Common questions about “disobedient”

What does “disobedient” mean?

disobedient — adj. not following rules or instructions. In Chinese: 不服从的.

How do you pronounce “disobedient”?

disobedient is pronounced /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/. It breaks into 5 syllables: dis · o · be · di · ent.

How do you use “disobedient” in a sentence?

The disobedient puppy ran off during the walk. (这只不听话的小狗在散步时跑掉了。)

What are synonyms for “disobedient”?

defiant, rebellious, unruly — all close in meaning to disobedient (adj. not following rules or instructions).

Is “disobedient” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. disobedient appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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