mutinously

In rebellious manner

In a manner suggesting rebellion against authority, especially with defiant resentment.

The word evokes sailors or soldiers on the verge of revolt, but applies broadly to any sullen resistance: She mutinously refused to clean her room.

The tone is usually one of simmering defiance rather than open revolt.

defiance

defiantly

In open resistance

recalcitrantly · contumaciously · resistantly · uncooperatively · sullenly · resentfully · contrarily · stubbornly · willfully · intractably

rebellion

subversively

In a quietly undermining manner

riotously · anarchically · treacherously · dissentingly · conspiratorially

Opposites
compliance and obedience

mutinouslyobediently

In a compliant manner

compliantly · submissively · deferentially · acquiescently · docilely

emotional disposition toward authority

mutinouslycontentedly

In a fulfilled way

happily · peacefully · placidly · serenely · cheerfully

loyalty and allegiance

mutinouslyloyally

With unwavering allegiance

faithfully · devotedly · steadfastly · staunchly · patriotically

Family

mutinous

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G