disobedient

Example Sentences

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“I promise to continue to be disobedient so you can belong to a world in all your complete wildness as a young woman.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

I can't say that my own stubborn, disobedient terrier provides me with any of the benefits that the first domesticated wolves bestowed on our ancestors.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

For example, diaries about personal lives, new puppies, disobedient grandchildren.

From Slate • Apr. 11, 2024

Some of the school's aides are assigned to one of two "crisis teams" of four employees each that respond to classrooms and can remove students who are upset, disobedient or aggressive.

From Salon • Dec. 20, 2022

“As far as they’re concerned, good riddance, one less disobedient worker to worry about. Must be something in the water here, because news on Maxwell Street is that Mrs. Walden’s son is gone, too.”

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros