— mutinously , adv. — mutinousness , n.
/myooht"n euhs/ , adj.
1. disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority.
2. characterized by mutiny; rebellious.
3. difficult to control: mutinous feelings.
[ 1570-80; obs. mutine mutiny ( mutin; see MUTINEER) + -OUS ]
Syn. 1. seditious, insurrectionary, revolutionary, insurgent. 2. refractory, insubordinate, riotous, disaffected.
Ant. 1. patriotic. 2. obedient.