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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

recalcitrance

/rɪˈkælkɪtrəns/ noun · British & US
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What does recalcitrance mean?

noun

The state or quality of being stubbornly uncooperative or resistant to control or guidance. A person's refusal to obey or comply with rules or instructions.

Example

"The child's recalcitrance made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom."

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