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recalcitrant

/rɪˈkælkɪtrənt/ adjective · British & US
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What does recalcitrant mean?

adjective

Refusing to obey or comply; stubbornly resistant to control or guidance. Often used to describe a person who is difficult to manage or control.

Example

"The recalcitrant teenager refused to do his homework, much to the frustration of his parents."

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