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Defiant

adjective

/dɪˈfaɪənt/

Meaning

boldly resistant or challenging; disobedient

showing open resistance or bold disobedience

The defiant student refused to follow the rules.

The child was defiant when told to clean his room.

stand defiant

rebellious, disobedient, insubordinate, stubborn, resistant, unyielding, bold

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rebellious, disobedient, insubordinate, stubborn

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rebellious, resistant, disobedient, unyielding, bold

obedient, compliant, submissive, cooperative

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obedient, compliant, submissive, cooperative

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obedient, compliant, submissive

defiant attitude, defiant behavior, defiant look, defiant gesture, stand defiant, remain defiant

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defiant attitude, defiant behavior, defiant look

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defiant attitude, defiant gesture, stand defiant, remain defiant

Arousing curiosity or attention; holding one’s interest.

Unreasonably high in price; excessive.

pampered, treated with excessive care and attention

Realistic and practical in approach, solving problems through practical and result-oriented perspect...

having the color of the clear sky or the sea

Lacking experience, wisdom, or judgment; too trusting.