Mammoth Memory

Insubordinate – Disobedient to order

PRONOUNCE INSUBORDINATE

(Pronounced in-suh-baw-din-at)

REMEMBER MEANING OF INSUBORDINATE

To remember the definition of the word insubordinate, use the following mnemonic:

In the submarine were born eight (Insubordinate) puppies. She was told not to bring the dog on-board. She disobeyed my orders.

an illustration of a submarine captain with eight puppies, to help remember 'in sub born eight' - the word insubordinate.

 

Examples of insubordinate in a sentence

The professor stated several instances of insubordinate behaviour.

If you are insubordinate, father will probably hear of it.

Many teachers dislike insubordinate children.

 

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