Crossword Dictionary

The Crossword Dictionary explains the answers for the crossword clue 'Stubborn'. If more than one Crossword Definition exists for a clue they will all be shown below. Links to Crossword Dictionary entries can be found when searching for clues using the Crossword Solver - Stubborn
DISOBEDIENT (11)

disobedient

Not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

Synonyms

impious, insubordinate, noncompliant, uncompliant, undisciplined, unruly

Wordplays

About

Someone who's disobedient doesn't follow the rules. If your dog won't sit, stay, or heel, you can describe her as disobedient.

When you refuse to obey someone in authority, you're disobedient. A frustrated substitute teacher might describe the entire second grade class as disobedient, and you may try to train your cat to use the toilet but find her to be a disobedient pet. The word comes from combining obedient â€” with its root of oboedientem, Latin for "obey," — with the prefix dis, or "do the opposite of."

Did you know Wordplays.com has a wide variety of tools to help solve crossword puzzles?