indocile
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- indocility noun
Etymology
Origin of indocile
From the Latin word indocilis, dating back to 1595–1605. See in- 3, docile
Example Sentences
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We were alone, and I think I was always less indocile, less unamiable, when there were few witnesses of my behaviour.
From Discipline by Brunton, Mary
We, however, thought it best to attempt no persuasion, lest we should aggravate the sullen pride of his character, and render him still more indocile for the future.
From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis
The chambers are indocile for the same reason; encourage every body, and every body will be on your side.
From Memoirs of the Private Life, Return, and Reign of Napoleon in 1815, Vol. II by Fleury de Chaboulon, Pierre Alexandre Édouard, baron
He is a very bold and powerful creature, and becomes more fierce and indocile with age.
From The American Reformed Cattle Doctor by Dadd, George
The Empire which made him Senator gained, however, but an indocile recruit.
From The Ways of Men by Gregory, Eliot
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