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defiant

/dɪˈfaɪənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does defiant mean?

adjective

Showing a willingness to challenge or resist authority or rules; boldly confident or unafraid.

Example

"The defiant teenager refused to back down in the face of criticism."

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