Mutinousness (/ˈmjuː.tɪ.nəs.nəs/) is a noun derived from the adjective "mutinous." The first syllable "mu" is pronounced like "mew" as in "mewling." The following syllable "ti" is pronounced like "ti" as in "ticket." The third syllable "nou" is pronounced like "new" as in "newly." The fourth syllable "sness" is pronounced like "ness" as in "happiness." Mutinousness refers to the state of being mutinous, meaning rebellious or disobedient towards authority.
Mutinousness is a noun that refers to the state or quality of being mutinous. Mutinous, an adjective derived from the noun mutiny, is characterized by rebellious or insubordinate behavior, typically displayed by a group of individuals who resist or defy authority.
In the context of mutinousness, it implies a spirit of defiance or disobedience towards a person or an establishment that holds power or jurisdiction. It suggests a deliberate act of challenging or opposing authority, often with the intention to incite rebellion or riotous behavior.
The term mutinousness can be applied to various scenarios, such as military personnel rebelling against their commanding officers, a crew on a ship refusing to follow orders, or prisoners staging a revolt against prison guards and administration. It is associated with a collective display of dissent and an open expression of dissatisfaction or grievances against those in control.
Mutinousness often arises from deep-rooted dissatisfaction, perceived injustices, or a perceived lack of fairness in the governing system. It can emerge as a response to perceived oppression, harsh treatment, or arbitrary rules, with the aim of challenging and changing the existing power dynamics or authority structure.
Overall, mutinousness embodies an active resistance to established authority, marking a determined effort to question or defy such authority with the purpose of bringing about change, whether through lawful means or through disruptive forms of protest.
The state of being mutinous; a spirit of insubordination to superiors.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "mutinousness" is derived from the root word "mutiny", which comes from the Middle French word "mutiner" and Old French "muete" meaning "revolt". The ultimate origin of the word can be traced back to the Latin word "movēre" meaning "to move". In English, the suffix "-ness" is typically added to a base word to form a noun indicating a state or quality, thus giving us "mutinousness" to describe the state or quality of being mutinous.