Recalcitrant Synonyms and Antonyms

rĭ-kălsĭ-trənt
Marked by defiance
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. contumacious
  2. defiant
Not submitting to discipline or control
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. obstinate
  2. unmanageable
  3. refractory
  4. fractious
  5. stubborn
  6. rebellious
  7. undisciplined
  8. unruly
  9. wild
  10. resistant
  11. disorderly
  12. indocile
  13. intractable
  14. defiant
  15. lawless
  16. disobedient
  17. obstreperous
  18. headstrong
  19. uncontrollable
  20. ungovernable
  21. resisting
  22. untoward
  23. willful
Disobedient
(Adjective)
Synonyms:
  1. obstinate
Antonyms:
  1. amenable
  2. obedient
  3. passive
  4. compliant
  5. docile

Words Related to Recalcitrant

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Recalcitrant Sentence Examples

  • Matter was a potentially recalcitrant element.

  • Everyday I see casual violence meted out on recalcitrant toddlers.

  • In several cases it was necessary to mobilize an army against a recalcitrant magnate.

  • No longer can the dog eat the recalcitrant child 's homework !

  • It displeased Napoleon no doubt that Mme de Stael should show herself recalcitrant to his influence.

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