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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

contumaciously

/kɒntjuːˈmeɪʃəsli/ adverb · British & US
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What does contumaciously mean?

adverb

Refusing to obey or comply; stubbornly disobedient.

Example

"The child acted contumaciously, refusing to eat her vegetables."

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