recalcitrant

Definitions for recalcitrant

adjective
– having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline
– आज्ञा न माननेवाला, अड़ियल

Synonyms of recalcitrant

balky, contrary, contumacious, defiant, froward, incompliant, insubordinate, intractable, obstreperous, rebel, rebellious, disobedient, recusant, refractory, restive, ungovernable, unruly, untoward, wayward

Antonyms of recalcitrant

amenable, biddable, compliant, conformable, docile, obedient, ruly, submissive, tractable

Word Usage

– Despite being offered gifts by his parents, the little boy was still recalcitrant about doing his homework.
– Training the recalcitrant puppy was a big challenge.