Ungehorsam Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ungehorsam" is mainly used as adjective meaning "disobedient", "defiant" or "unruly". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Ungehorsam"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Ungehorsam
  • Plural: die [n/a]

Meanings of "Ungehorsam" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Disobedient, not following orders or rules"

"Ungehorsam", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Das Kind war ungehorsam und hörte nicht auf seine Eltern.The child was disobedient and did not listen to its parents.
  2. Der ungehorsame Hund lief weg, obwohl er gerufen wurde.The disobedient dog ran away, even though it was called.
  3. Sie wurde als ungehorsam angesehen, weil sie die Regeln brach.She was considered disobedient because she broke the rules.

2.) "An act of disobedience"

"Ungehorsam", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Ungehorsam führte zu einer Strafe.His disobedience led to a punishment.
  2. Der Ungehorsam der Soldaten wurde nicht toleriert.The disobedience of the soldiers was not tolerated.
  3. Ihr Ungehorsam war ein Zeichen von Mut.Her disobedience was a sign of courage.
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