How to Pronounce "insubordinate"
word
ˌɪnsəˈbɔɹdəˌneɪt/, /ˌɪnsəˈbɔɹdənət
in-suh-BOR-duh-nayt
ˌɪnsəbˈɔːdɪnət
in-suh-BAW-di-nuht
Definition
Refusing to follow orders or showing a lack of respect for someone in authority, especially at work or in the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnsəˈbɔɹdəˌneɪt/, /ˌɪnsəˈbɔɹdənət
British English
ˌɪnsəbˈɔːdɪnət
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-suh-BOR-duh-nayt
UK
in-suh-BAW-di-nuht
Listen in Context
He was fired for being insubordinate to his manager.
The soldier was punished for his insubordinate actions.
Her insubordinate attitude created problems in the classroom.
You can't just ignore your boss's instructions—that's really insubordinate.