Mutinous means disobedient or rebellious, especially among those under command or authority. It describes behavior that is characterized by a refusal to follow orders or rules and an inclination towards defiance or resistance.
Usage examples
The mutinous crew members plotted to overthrow the captain and take control of the ship.
The soldiers became mutinous after weeks of being on the front lines without proper supplies or communication.
The mutinous mobs took to the streets, protesting against the oppressive regime.
The mutinous students refused to follow the school rules and organized a protest against the administration.
The mutinous prisoners staged a rebellion, demanding better living conditions and fair treatment.
Sentences with «mutinous»
When you're flanked on one side by Amazon and on the other by mutinous authors, maybe it's time to take your destiny into your own hands. (gigaom.com)
Ken Robinson brainwashes students with mutinous suggestions such as «creativity is as important as literacy.» (edutopia.org)
While mutinous slaves may not be able to save themselves, by rebelling they can reduce the number of slave masters who prey on nearby relatives. (discovermagazine.com)