
Recalcitrant
Resists Authority
Used to describe someone who actively challenges or defies rules set by others.
Even after several warnings, the recalcitrant teenager continued to break curfew.
Negative Connotation
Carries a negative tone, implying stubbornness or defiance is undesired or problematic.
Her recalcitrant stance against the new policies made teamwork difficult.
Often Personal
Frequently refers to a person's attitude or personality when resisting guidance or expectations.
The recalcitrant employee would not adapt to the new software.
Compare with
DefiantDisobedientObstinateRebelliousRefractoryResistantStubbornYield
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