DISOBEDIENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

Example: disobedient children

Part of speech: Adjective

unwilling to submit to authority

Example: unruly teenagers

The word "disobedient" comes from Old French desobedient.

dis- – A related word in the same word family.

obedient – A related word in the same word family.

French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.