Inglese

mutinous

gb/mjˈutənəs/ us/mjˈutənəs/
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adjective formal C1 property
1

rebelling against military authority

ready to rebel against leaders, especially in the military

Schema d'uso: mutinous [soldiers/crew/troops/prisoners]
Errore comune:
Often confused with general 'angry' or 'violent'; it specifically suggests rebellion against authority, often organized.
Sinonimi
rebellious (Broader; not limited to military command structures.) | insubordinate (Emphasizes refusal to obey orders, often in a workplace or military context.) | seditious (Stronger and more political; suggests inciting resistance against the state.)
Contrari
loyal (Faithful to leaders or a cause, not rebellious.) | obedient (Willing to follow orders and rules.)
Collocazioni
mutinous crew |mutinous soldiers |mutinous troops |mutinous sailors |mutinous prisoners |mutinous uprising |mutinous revolt |mutinous behavior |mutinous faction |mutinous mood
Temi
military |law |conflict |politics |history
Esempi
  • 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.
Esempi per chi studia
  • 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

Schema d'uso: mutinous [crowd/attitude/teenagers/students]
Errore comune:
Do not use it as a simple synonym for 'noisy' or 'rude' unless the idea of resisting authority is clear.
Sinonimi
defiant (Focuses on boldly resisting authority, not necessarily collective rebellion.) | unruly (Suggests hard to control, often because of disorderly behavior.) | recalcitrant (More formal; emphasizes stubborn resistance to control.)
Contrari
compliant (Willing to do what is asked or required.) | submissive (Readily yielding to others' control or authority.)
Collocazioni
mutinous crowd |mutinous teenagers |mutinous students |mutinous attitude |mutinous tone |mutinous staff |mutinous workers |mutinous reaction |mutinous voices |mutinous silence
Temi
emotions |society |work
Esempi
  • 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.
Esempi per chi studia
  • The workers became mutinous after the new rules.
  • He gave a mutinous look when told to stop.
Grammatica
Forma base
mutinous
IPA
GB/mjˈutənəs/
US/mjˈutənəs/
Sillabe e accento
mutin - ous (2 sillabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (mutin)
Forme flesse
Adjective
  • Base: mutinous
  • Comparative: mutinouser
  • Superlative: mutinousest
Famiglia di parole
Forms
mutinouser adjective mutinousest adjective
Core family
mutiny noun C1 mutineer noun
Advanced or less common
mutinously adverb C2
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