mutinous

(myūt'n-əs)

1. Of, relating to, engaged in, disposed to, or constituting mutiny. See synonyms at insubordinate.
2. Unruly; disaffected: a mutinous child.
3. Turbulent and uncontrollable: "mutinous passions, and conflicting fears" (Percy Bysshe Shelley).

[From obsolete mutine, mutiny. See mutiny.]

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adjective

Participating in open revolt against a government or ruling authority: insurgent, rebellious, revolutionary. See resist/yield.

Definition: rebellious
Antonyms: compliant, obedient

adj. (of a soldier or sailor) refusing to obey the orders of a person in authority.

mutinously adv.

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