English / word
recalcitrant
adjective C2MEANING IN ENGLISH
having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline
In context
01
Authorities took stern disciplinary action against the recalcitrant contractor.
02
The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.
Synonyms
defiant,uncooperative,obstinate
Antonyms
compliant,cooperative,obedient
Collocations
recalcitrant attitude,recalcitrant behavior,recalcitrant contractor