mutinous
gb/mjˈutənəs/ us/mjˈutənəs/
C1
English
zendülő, lázadó
C1
FORMAL
1
Usage pattern:
mutinous [soldiers/crew/troops/prisoners]
The captain ordered the mutinous crew confined below deck.
A kapitány elrendelte, hogy a zendülő legénységet zárják a fedélzet alá.
Reports said several mutinous soldiers had refused to follow orders.
A jelentések szerint több zendülő katona megtagadta a parancs teljesítését.
The government moved quickly to arrest the mutinous officers.
Learner examples
The mutinous soldiers did not obey their leader.
A zendülő katonák nem engedelmeskedtek a vezetőjüknek.
A mutinous crew tried to take control of the ship.
Egy zendülő legénység megpróbálta átvenni a hajó irányítását.
Common mistake:
Often confused with general 'angry' or 'violent'; it specifically suggests rebellion against authority, often organized.
Meaning
rebelling against military authority
Collocations
mutinous crew
|mutinous soldiers
|mutinous troops
|mutinous sailors
|mutinous prisoners
|mutinous uprising
|mutinous revolt
|mutinous behavior
|mutinous faction
|mutinous mood
Synonyms
rebellious (Broader; not limited to military command structures.)
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insubordinate (Emphasizes refusal to obey orders, often in a workplace or military context.)
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seditious (Stronger and more political; suggests inciting resistance against the state.)
Antonyms
loyal (Faithful to leaders or a cause, not rebellious.)
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obedient (Willing to follow orders and rules.)
Themes
military
|law
|conflict
|politics
|history
Definition
ready to rebel against leaders, especially in the military
(Especially of soldiers, sailors, or prisoners) involved in, threatening, or showing a willingness to take part in a mutiny against those in command.
C1
FORMAL
2
lázadó
B2
Usage pattern:
mutinous [crowd/attitude/teenagers/students]
The principal faced a mutinous group of students refusing to return to class.
Az igazgatónak egy lázadó diákcsoporttal kellett szembenéznie, amely nem volt hajlandó visszamenni az órára.
After the pay cut, the staff became increasingly mutinous.
A fizetéscsökkentés után a dolgozók egyre lázadóbbá váltak.
Her mutinous tone made it clear she would not accept the decision.
Learner examples
The workers became mutinous after the new rules.
A dolgozók lázadóvá váltak az új szabályok miatt.
He gave a mutinous look when told to stop.
Dacos pillantást vetett, amikor azt mondták neki, hogy hagyja abba.
Common mistake:
Do not use it as a simple synonym for 'noisy' or 'rude' unless the idea of resisting authority is clear.
Meaning
defiantly disobedient; rebellious
Collocations
mutinous crowd
|mutinous teenagers
|mutinous students
|mutinous attitude
|mutinous tone
|mutinous staff
|mutinous workers
|mutinous reaction
|mutinous voices
|mutinous silence
Synonyms
defiant (Focuses on boldly resisting authority, not necessarily collective rebellion.)
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unruly (Suggests hard to control, often because of disorderly behavior.)
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recalcitrant (More formal; emphasizes stubborn resistance to control.)
Antonyms
compliant (Willing to do what is asked or required.)
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submissive (Readily yielding to others' control or authority.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|work
Definition
not willing to be controlled; rebellious
Defiantly unwilling to accept control, rules, or authority; openly rebellious in attitude or behavior.
Grammar
Dictionary form
mutinous
IPA
GB/mjˈutənəs/
US/mjˈutənəs/
Syllables & stress
mutin - ous (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (mutin)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: mutinous
- Comparative: mutinouser
- Superlative: mutinousest
Word family
Forms
mutinouser
adjective
mutinousest
adjective
Core family
mutiny
noun C1
mutineer
noun
Advanced or less common
mutinously
adverb C2
Expressions
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