disobedient behavior

[ˌdɪs.əˈbi.di.ənt bɪˈheɪ.vjər]
noun phrasepl: disobedient behaviors
comportamento desobediente
1. Actions or conduct that deliberately violate rules, commands, or instructions from an authority figure
The teacher addressed the student's disobedient behavior during class.
A professora abordou o comportamento desobediente do aluno durante a aula.
2. Refusal to comply with established norms or expectations
His disobedient behavior at home frustrated his parents.
Seu comportamento desobediente em casa frustrou seus pais.
3. Deliberate non-compliance with orders or rules
The disobedient behavior of the soldiers resulted in disciplinary action.
O comportamento desobediente dos soldados resultou em ação disciplinar.
In Brazilian culture, 'comportamento desobediente' is commonly discussed in family and educational contexts. Brazilian parents and teachers often emphasize respect for authority (falta de respeito is seen as a serious issue). In the USA, disobedient behavior is often addressed through behavioral management systems in schools, while in Brazil, it may carry stronger social stigma tied to broader respect for hierarchy.
NYC Slang
acting out, being a problem, not following orders, giving attitude
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defiant conductinsubordinationrebellious behaviornon-compliancedisrespectwillful misconduct
Antonyms / Antônimos
obediencecompliancedocilitysubmissionrespectcooperation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
comportamento desobediente
Standard formal usage
General Brazilian
falta de obediência
More colloquial alternative meaning 'lack of obedience'
Rio de Janeiro
comportamento desacatador
Regional emphasis on disrespect
São Paulo
indisciplina
More common in formal/institutional contexts
Portugal
comportamento desobediente
Same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts; colloquially 'falta de respeito'

Related Words

disobeydisobedientinsubordinatedefiantrebelliousconductdisciplineauthority

Related Idioms & Phrases

act up
step out of line
break the rules
test the waters
push the limits
defy authority
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