noncomplying
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /nɒn.kəmˈplaɪ.ɪŋ/
KK: /nɑnˈkəmplaɪɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that does not follow rules or regulations.
Example
The noncomplying company faced penalties for ignoring safety standards.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new rules at work?
Yes, some people are really noncomplying with them.
I know, it's frustrating when others don't follow the guidelines.
Totally! It makes things harder for everyone else.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
defiant
disobedient
rebellious
Antonyms
compliant
obedient
submissive
noun
Definition
A situation or act of not following rules or regulations.
Example
The noncomplying of the company led to serious legal consequences.
Conversation
Did you hear about the new policy at work?
Yeah, I heard some people are noncomplying with it.
I can't believe they would risk their jobs over that.
Root Explanation
Noncomplying → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "comply" (from Latin "complicare", meaning to fold together or to comply) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "noncomplying" means the action of not complying or not following rules or requests.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('non-') following the rules ('comply') — that's why noncomplying means not following the rules.
Visually Confused Words
uncomplying
incomplying
nonemploying
nonaccompanying
oncoming