insubordinate

Example Sentences

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In doing so, it said, he was “insubordinate and interfered with the university’s administration of its responsibilities.”

From New York Times

Alexander had previously spent months battling with scientists over reports that he deemed misleading or insubordinate to Trump, with a particular focus on those detailing the risks of the coronavirus to children.

From Washington Post

He also cautioned Franklin “to not be insubordinate” and that the athletic department “will not tolerate opposite messaging.”

From Washington Post

Of course, if the message still isn’t getting through, there may be a bigger issue at play, either with your boss struggling to assert her authority or your insubordinate peer failing to recognize it.

From Washington Post

“We cannot have students showing up to school on their non-scheduled in-person days and when requested to leave displaying insubordinate behavior to multiple school officials and refusing to follow their instructions,” the statement read.

From Washington Times