disobedient

Example Sentences

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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

Murdy also consulted with actor Danny Trejo about El Cucuy, the boogeyman that takes away disobedient children.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 4, 2023

Anna's mother said it took many months for her to realise her daughter wasn't just being disobedient.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 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

One day, as she struggled to weave a hard-toothed comb through my disobedient hair, 1 had a sly thought.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan