Recalcitrant: meaning, definitions and examples
๐คจ
recalcitrant
[ rษชหkรฆlsษชtrษnt ]
behavior
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline.
Synonyms
defiant, obstinate, stubborn, uncooperative
Examples of usage
- He was a recalcitrant child who refused to follow any rules.
- The recalcitrant employee refused to attend the mandatory training sessions.
- She was known for her recalcitrant behavior towards her supervisors.
person
A person with a stubborn and uncooperative attitude.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The teacher had a hard time dealing with the recalcitrants in the class.
- He was labeled as a recalcitrant due to his constant defiance.
Translations
Translations of the word "recalcitrant" in other languages:
๐ต๐น recalcitrante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคกเคฟเคฏเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช widerspenstig
๐ฎ๐ฉ karewel
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฟะพะบััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ krnฤ brny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆ็ใช
๐ซ๐ท rรฉcalcitrant
๐ช๐ธ recalcitrante
๐น๐ท inatรงฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฐํญ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ nepoddajnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ nepoddajnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ้กฝๅผบ็
๐ธ๐ฎ nepokoren
๐ฎ๐ธ รพrjรณskur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าััััา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแ แฉแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ inadkar
๐ฒ๐ฝ recalcitrante
Etymology
The word 'recalcitrant' originated from the Latin word 'recalcitrare', which means 'to kick back'. It was first used in English in the early 19th century to describe people or animals who resist control or authority. Over time, it has come to be commonly used to refer to individuals who are defiant, stubborn, or uncooperative.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,395, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 19392 undetected
- 19393 modernizing
- 19394 grenades
- 19395 recalcitrant
- 19396 prune
- 19397 indecision
- 19398 resurrected
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