recalcitrant

Meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Example Sentences

The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.

The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.

Synonyms

defiant, stubborn, uncooperative, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate

Entry 1

defiant, stubborn, uncooperative

Entry 2

defiant, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate, uncooperative

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, submissive, cooperative

Entry 1

obedient, compliant, submissive

Entry 2

obedient, compliant, cooperative

Collocations

recalcitrant attitude, recalcitrant behavior, recalcitrant student