mutinous

CEFRC2

/ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Refusing to obey authority, especially in the military.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of, pertaining to, or constituting mutiny.

Examples

  • The captain easily controlled the mutinous crew on the ship.

  • The mutinous crew took over the ship.

At a glance

Sits at C2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Likely to commit mutiny.

More examples

In context

  • Mutinous behavior was not tolerated.

  • “My men grow mutinous day by day; My men grow ghastly wan and weak.” The stout mate thought of home; a spray Of salt wave washed his swarthy cheek.

  • [A]nd it is without all controuerſie, that learning doth make the minds of men gentle, generous, maniable, and pliant to gouernment; whereas Ignorance makes them churliſh, thwart, and mutinous; […]

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The captain punished the blank crew members who refused to follow orders.

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