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recalcitrant

adjective

/rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

Meaning

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.

The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.

defiant, stubborn, uncooperative, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate

Entry 1

defiant, stubborn, uncooperative

Entry 2

defiant, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate, uncooperative

obedient, compliant, submissive, cooperative

Entry 1

obedient, compliant, submissive

Entry 2

obedient, compliant, cooperative

recalcitrant attitude, recalcitrant behavior, recalcitrant student

Shining brilliantly; dazzling in appearance or effect

Guilty of a moral offense or wrongdoing; sinful.

not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment

without thought or intelligence; done without consideration

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.

Related to or characteristic of the deep ocean, especially the zone below 4000 meters.