contumacious

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Adjective contumacious has 1 sense

contumacious - wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient; "a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment"
Antonym: subordinate (indirect, via insubordinate)

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Term: contumacious

Definition:

adjective

1. stubbornly rebellious or disobedient to authority.

2. willfully contrary to instructions or expectations.

Sense:

Popular usage:

Contumacious may refer to someone who consistently refuses to follow rules or orders, especially those given by someone in authority.

Example sentence:

Despite numerous warnings, the contumacious student continued to disrupt the class by talking back to the teacher.

Local usage:

In some localities, contumacious can be used to describe someone who is difficult to persuade or change their opinion, often causing conflict or argumentation.

Example sentence:

John is known for his contumacious nature; he vehemently disagrees with anyone who contradicts his beliefs.