Recalcitrant
[ri-kal-si-truh nt]
adjective
- resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory.
Examples of recalcitrant in a sentence:
- The employee was fired for being recalcitrant and refusing to follow company policies.
- The child’s recalcitrant behavior made it difficult for the teacher to manage the class.
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