noncompliant
noncompliant — adjective
- noncompliantpositive
- more noncompliantcomparative
- most noncompliantsuperlative
1. refusing to do what a person in authority has told you to do, such as a parent,
refusing to do what a person in authority has told you to do, such as a parent, teacher, or boss who gives you a direct instruction
Renata was noncompliant when her manager asked her to stay late.
noncompliant when asked [by authority]
The four-year-old became noncompliant whenever his father told him to put his toys away.
became noncompliant when told by parent
Hari refused to join the group project and was labeled a noncompliant student.
A noncompliant employee who ignores safety instructions puts the whole team at risk.
- disobedient
stronger and more negative than noncompliant; often used for children or soldiers
- uncooperative
focuses on unwillingness to work together rather than refusal to follow a direct order
- defiant
implies open, bold resistance rather than passive refusal
用法筆記
Often used to describe children or employees who resist a direct request from someone with authority over them. Less common for peer-to-peer situations.
常見錯誤
2. failing to follow official rules, laws, or industry standards — for example, a c
failing to follow official rules, laws, or industry standards — for example, a company that does not meet safety requirements or a landlord who ignores building codes
The chemical plant was noncompliant with environmental safety standards and faced a major fine.
noncompliant with [regulation]
Several clinics were labeled noncompliant after failing to update their privacy procedures.
labeled noncompliant after failing to [requirement]
Feng's landlord was found noncompliant with the city's heating regulations last winter.
A noncompliant contractor may lose their license to operate in this state.
- nonconforming
focuses on not meeting a standard or specification; often used for products or materials
- unlawful
stronger — implies breaking the law; noncompliant can mean failing a standard that is not necessarily a law
- compliant
meeting all applicable rules and standards
用法筆記
Subject is typically an organization, institution, or system, not an individual person (e.g. 'the school was noncompliant,' 'a noncompliant factory'). Frequently followed by 'with' + noun phrase naming the regulation.
常見錯誤
3. choosing not to take prescribed medication, get a recommended vaccine, or follow
choosing not to take prescribed medication, get a recommended vaccine, or follow a doctor's treatment plan — even after agreeing to do so
Patients noncompliant with blood pressure medication often end up back in hospital.
noncompliant with [medication]
Tamar's doctor grew concerned when she remained noncompliant about taking her asthma inhaler.
noncompliant about [action]
Stefan was noncompliant with his antibiotic course and the infection came back within a week.
The clinic called noncompliant patients to remind them about their scheduled vaccine appointments.
- nonadherent
clinical term preferred in modern medical literature; same meaning but more technical
用法筆記
Common in medical records and doctor-patient discussions. The preposition varies: 'noncompliant with [medication]' or 'noncompliant about [action].' Frequently used in the passive: 'was deemed noncompliant.'