1. refusing or failing to obey rules, laws, or someone in authority

Examples

• The disobedient child refused to clean his room.
• She was punished for being disobedient to her teacher.
• The disobedient dog wouldn’t come when called.
• His disobedient behavior got him suspended from school.
• The soldiers were court-martialed for disobedient conduct.
• Parents often struggle with disobedient teenagers.