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contumacious

adjective

/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.

rebellious, defiant, insubordinate, disobedient

obedient, compliant, submissive

contumacious behavior, contumacious attitude, contumacious refusal

Well balanced and sensible; having a sound basis in reality or fact.

No longer in existence; having died out completely.

causing displeasure or resentment; insulting; aggressive

differing in form, details, or in some other respect; alternative

sweet and soothing (often used ironically)

extreme; severe; having a strong or far-reaching effect