ungehorsam
Translation
disobedient, unruly
Examples
Das Kind ist sehr ungehorsam.
The child is very disobedient.
Er war seinem Lehrer ungehorsam.
He was disobedient to his teacher.
Grammar Patterns
to be disobedient ((to sb.)) ((j-m)) ungehorsam sein The child was disobedient to the parents.
Similar Words
Synonyms: widerspenstig, trotzig; Antonyms: gehorsam (obedient), folgsam (compliant)
Etymology
From un- (not) + Gehorsam (obedience). Derived from the verb gehorchen (to obey).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'gehorchen' (to obey/hear). Someone who does not hear or listen to commands is disobedient.