Disobedient and Respectful

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Disobedient adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the disobedient child refused to eat his vegetables

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Respectful is an antonym for disobedient.

Respectful adjective - Marked by or showing proper regard for another's higher status.

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Disobedient is an antonym for respectful in courteous topic.

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