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contumacious

adjective
/ˌkɒn.tjʊˈmeɪ.ʃəs/

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient or rebellious

Example Sentences

The contumacious student refused to follow the school rules.

Synonyms

rebellious, defiant, insubordinate, disobedient

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, submissive

Collocations

contumacious behavior, contumacious attitude, contumacious refusal

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