recalcitrant
adjective
noun
Origin of recalcitrant
Synonyms for recalcitrant
Related Words for recalcitrant
wayward, obstinate, fractious, rebellious, unruly, contrary, contumacious, defiant, indomitable, insubordinate, intractable, opposing, radical, refractory, resistant, stubborn, undisciplined, ungovernable, unmanageable, untowardExamples from the Web for recalcitrant
Contemporary Examples of recalcitrant
The first hint of the double-toilet-style operations issues came as the recalcitrant fifth Olympic ring refused to open.
“The issue of the recalcitrant National Guards is being worked at very high levels,” he said.
States Seek to Turn Back Clock on Military Gay Couples With Marriage RightsHanqing Chen
November 28, 2013
These willfully ignorant, recalcitrant obstructionists are doing the country a tremendous service.
Shame and ostracism are not guaranteed to be effective; like the recalcitrant husband, Israel may indeed dig in.
But in terms of the power equation, Israel is the recalcitrant husband and the Palestinian people, the agunah.
Historical Examples of recalcitrant
It is not written for the encouragement of recalcitrant boys.
He dropped into the boat, seating himself to face the recalcitrant Mulready.
The Black BagLouis Joseph Vance
"I b'lieve Judge More will," the recalcitrant admitted, and rode on.
Southern Lights and ShadowsVarious
They are so many turns of the screw, just to let the recalcitrant feel what can be done.
Ireland as It IsRobert John Buckley (AKA R.J.B.)
And it was Beasley himself who finally challenged the recalcitrant Sadie.
The Golden WomanRidgwell Cullum