The correct spelling of the phrase "wast insubordinate" is actually "thou wast insubordinate." The word "thou" is an archaic pronoun used to address someone in the second person singular form. The IPA phonetic transcription of "thou wast insubordinate" is /ðaʊ wɑst ɪnsəˈbɔrdənət/. The "th" sound in "thou" is pronounced like the "th" in "think" and the "ou" in "wast" is pronounced like the "ow" in "cow." This phrase is typically used in literature or historical documents.
The phrase "wast insubordinate" is taken from a quote by William Shakespeare, specifically from Act 5, Scene 1 of his play "King Lear". The full quote is: "And thou, all-shaking thunder, strike flat the thick rotundity o' the world! Crack nature's molds, all germens spill at once that make ingrateful man".
The etymology of the word "inordinate" can provide some insight into the meaning of "insubordinate" within the context of the quote. "Inordinate" comes from the Latin word "inordinatus", which means "unregulated" or "disorderly". Over time, "inordinate" evolved to also mean "excessive" or "uncontrolled".