What is the antonym (opposite) of the word ‘Obedient’?

Explanation

‘Obedient’ describes readily complying with instructions or authority, so its opposite is ‘defiant,’ meaning openly resisting or refusing to comply, as in ‘The obedient student followed every rule, unlike his defiant classmate.’ The remaining options are all synonyms of ‘obedient,’ making ‘defiant’ the correct antonym. Explore more English MCQs on mcqstutor to keep practicing.