disobediently
Definition
Adverb: - In a manner that shows a refusal or failure to obey rules, commands, or authority.
Usage
The adverb "disobediently" is used to describe how an action is performed. It modifies a verb to indicate that the action is carried out in defiance of instructions or established rules.
Examples
- The child acted disobediently when he took a cookie after being told not to.
- She stared disobediently at the teacher instead of looking at her book.
- The soldier was punished for proceeding disobediently against direct orders.
Advanced Usage
- "to act/behave disobediently": This is a common collocation describing defiant behavior.
- The dog behaved disobediently, ignoring every command to come inside.
Variants and Related Words
- Disobedient (adjective): Refusing to obey.
- a disobedient child
- Disobedience (noun): The act of being disobedient.
- an act of civil disobedience
Synonyms
- Defiantly
- Insubordinately
- Rebelliously
- Waywardly
Antonyms
- Obediently
- Compliantly
- Submissively
- Dutifully
Adverb
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in a disobedient manner
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he went ahead disobediently and did what his supervisor had warned him not to do
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