mutinous

• Qualifie une personne ou un groupe qui se révolte ou refuse d'obéir à l'autorité, en particulier dans un contexte militaire ou naval.

Describes a person or group that is rebellious or refusing to obey authority, especially in a military or naval context.

1. Rebellious or disobedientC1formal

   Inclined to rebel against authority, especially in a military or naval context.

   mutin, rebelle

   • The mutinous sailors refused to follow the captain's orders.
   • His mutinous attitude led to his dismissal from the crew.
   • The soldiers were punished for their mutinous behavior.

   Synonymesdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateinsurgentrebelliousrefractoryriotousseditious

   Antonymescompliantconformabledociledutifulloyalobedientsubmissive

2. Characterized by rebellionC1formal

   Consisting of or marked by open defiance or revolt against authority.

   mutin, rebelle

   • The mutinous crew seized control of the ship.
   • Mutinous whispers spread through the ranks of the army.
   • The mutinous uprising was quickly suppressed by the officers.

   Synonymesdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateinsurgentrebelliousrecalcitrantrestiverevolutionaryriotousseditious

   Antonymescompliantdutifulloyalobedientsubmissivesubservient