disobedient
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I can't say that my own stubborn, disobedient terrier provides me with any of the benefits that the first domesticated wolves bestowed on our ancestors.
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025
Noem reported that the puppy was disobedient and out “having the time of her life” during a pheasant hunting trip and that the animal later attacked and killed a neighbor's chickens.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2024
“Vieux Carré,” Williams’ somewhat louche 1977 memory play often unfairly consigned to the detention table with the playwright’s other disobedient late works, thrived in the Wooster Group’s weirdo company.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2023
He instead ordered the Navy, under threat of sanction, to keep this disobedient officer in charge of a $1.8 billion warship.
From Slate • Mar. 4, 2022
“Selfish, disobedient child! I know you’re up there. I can see fresh fig skins on the ground!”
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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