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Insubordinate vs Rambunctious - What's the difference?

insubordinate | rambunctious |

As adjectives the difference between insubordinate and rambunctious

is that insubordinate is rebellious or defiant to authority while rambunctious is (informal|chiefly|north american) energetic, noisy, boisterous and difficult to control.

insubordinate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • rebellious or defiant to authority
  • contumacious
    • ----

    rambunctious

    English

    Alternative forms

    * rambunxious (rare)

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (informal, chiefly, North American) Energetic, noisy, boisterous and difficult to control.
    • The kids are being especially rambunctious today.
  • * 2002 , , WIGU Adventures
    • Mrs. Tinkle, your son’s rambunctious behavior is quite common in children with unusually high intelligence levels.

    See also

    * ornery * uppity