RECALCITRANT

recalcitrant

(adjective) marked by stubborn resistance to authority; “the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators”

fractious, refractory, recalcitrant

(adjective) stubbornly resistant to authority or control; “a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness”; “a refractory child”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

recalcitrant (comparative more recalcitrant, superlative most recalcitrant)

Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

Unwilling to cooperate socially.

Difficult to deal with or to operate.

(botany, of seed, pollen, spores) Not viable for an extended period; damaged by drying or freezing.

Synonyms

• (stubbornly unwilling to obey authority): argumentative, disobedient

• (difficult to operate or deal with): stubborn, unruly, adversarial, obstreperous, intransigent

Antonyms

• (stubbornly unwilling to obey authority): compliant, obedient

• (difficult to operate or deal with): amenable, cooperative, eager

• (not viable for long period): orthodox

Noun

recalcitrant (plural recalcitrants)

A person who is recalcitrant.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*cal"ci*trant, a. Etym: [L. recalcitrans, p. pr. of recalcitrare to kick back; pref. re- re- + calcitrare to kick, fr. calx heel. Cf. Inculcate.]

Definition: Kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or opposition; refractory.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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