Recalcitrant

Recalcitrant Definition

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline; stubbornly resistant to control or guidance.

Recalcitrant is an adjective.

Recalcitrant Synonyms

Contumacious , defiant , disobedient , intractable , obstinate , uncooperative

How To Use Recalcitrant In A Sentence

1. The recalcitrant student refused to comply with the school's rules.
2. Authorities struggled to manage the recalcitrant crowd during the protest.
3. His recalcitrant behavior caused difficulties in the workplace.
4. The recalcitrant patient ignored the doctor's advice repeatedly.