Meaning & use
mutinously
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In a manner that shows open rebellion against authority, especially among sailors, soldiers, or subordinates.
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The sailors glared mutinously at the captain after weeks of poor rations.
The factory workers mutinously ignored the new manager's orders.
A note on using this word
"Mutiny" originally referred specifically to shipboard rebellion, and the adverb still carries that nautical flavor even in general use.
Words with a similar meaning
rebelliouslyinsubordinately
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Words with an opposite meaning
obedientlyloyally
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