recalcitrant

Speech parts

1. recalcitrant - Noun

2. recalcitrant - Adjective

3. recalcitrant - Adjective Satellite

Meaning

Kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or opposition; refractory.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

stubborn refractory unruly disobedient fractious intransigent obstreperous difficult naughty bullhead wild contrary reluctant resistant rebel
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Antonyms

cooperative compliant amenable obedient orthodox good
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Examples

Soon I knew the craft of experimental physics was beyond me - it was the sublime quality of patience - patience in accumulating data, patience with recalcitrant equipment - which I sadly lacked. Abdus Salam

The basic idea that incentives can be used to motivate behavior is a powerful one. It works for employees, and it has a clear place in parenting, as anyone who has tried to potty-train a recalcitrant toddler with sticker rewards knows. Emily Oster

a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness Source: Internet

a refractory child Source: Internet

the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators Source: Internet

And even for this offense Mr. Crocodile was not severely punished, for the trainer doesn’t believe in cruelty—a sharp rap on the snout is about the worst the most recalcitrant offender ever gets. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

recalcine recalcitrance recalcitrancy recalcitrantly recalcitrate recalcitration