disobediently

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiəntli/

KK: /dɪsəˈbiːdiəntli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that shows a lack of obedience or refusal to follow rules or instructions.

Example

The child disobediently ignored his parents' warnings.

Conversation

Why did your dog run away from you at the park?

He was feeling a bit disobediently today, I guess.

That's so typical of him!

Yeah, he loves exploring when I'm not looking.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

rebelliously

defiantly

unruly

Antonyms

obediently

compliantly

submissively

Root Explanation

Disobediently → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or away) and "obedient" (from Latin "obedientem", meaning to obey). The suffix "-ly" indicates manner. Thus, "disobediently" means in a manner that is apart from or away from obedience.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'obedient' meaning to obey — so disobediently means acting in a way that is not obeying.

Visually Confused Words

inobediently