mutinous
UK: ˈmjuːtɪnəs | US: ˈmjuːtɪnəs
adj. rebellious or disobedient, especially against authority
adj. relating to or characteristic of a mutiny
mutin<revolt> + ous<adjective suffix>
- mutin: Derived from Old French mutin (rebellious), which traces back to Latin movēre (to move). The sense evolved from "stirring" to "rebellious movement."
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating possession or quality, from Latin -osus.
Etymology Origin:
The word mutinous originates from the idea of "stirring up" or "moving against," reflecting the physical and metaphorical unrest of a revolt. The Old French mutin captured the spirit of rebellion, which merged with the English suffix -ous to describe a defiant quality. The progression from motion (movēre) to rebellion highlights how physical agitation transformed into social upheaval.
The crew grew mutinous after months without pay.
His mutinous attitude made him unpopular with the teachers.
The mutinous soldiers plotted to overthrow their commander.
She gave him a mutinous glare but obeyed reluctantly.
The mutinous crowd refused to disperse despite orders.