mutinous
gb/mjˈutənəs/ us/mjˈutənəs/
C1
English
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
C1
property
1
rebelling against military authority
ready to rebel against leaders, especially in the military
Usage pattern:
mutinous [soldiers/crew/troops/prisoners]
Common mistake:
Often confused with general 'angry' or 'violent'; it specifically suggests rebellion against authority, often organized.
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.)
Collocations
mutinous crew
|mutinous soldiers
|mutinous troops
|mutinous sailors
|mutinous prisoners
|mutinous uprising
|mutinous revolt
|mutinous behavior
|mutinous faction
|mutinous mood
Themes
military
|law
|conflict
|politics
|history
Examples
- The captain ordered the mutinous crew confined below deck.
- Reports said several mutinous soldiers had refused to follow orders.
- The government moved quickly to arrest the mutinous officers.
Learner examples
- The mutinous soldiers did not obey their leader.
- A mutinous crew tried to take control of the ship.
adjective
formal
C1
property
2
defiantly disobedient; rebellious
not willing to be controlled; rebellious
Usage pattern:
mutinous [crowd/attitude/teenagers/students]
Common mistake:
Do not use it as a simple synonym for 'noisy' or 'rude' unless the idea of resisting authority is clear.
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.)
Collocations
mutinous crowd
|mutinous teenagers
|mutinous students
|mutinous attitude
|mutinous tone
|mutinous staff
|mutinous workers
|mutinous reaction
|mutinous voices
|mutinous silence
Themes
emotions
|society
|work
Examples
- The principal faced a mutinous group of students refusing to return to class.
- After the pay cut, the staff became increasingly mutinous.
- Her mutinous tone made it clear she would not accept the decision.
Learner examples
- The workers became mutinous after the new rules.
- He gave a mutinous look when told to stop.
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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