reculcitrant

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Term: Recalcitrant

Definition:

Adjective - Stubbornly resistant to authority, control, or guidance; disobedient.

Adjective - Difficult to manage or control; unruly.

Noun - A person who is uncooperative and resistant to guidance or control.

Senses:

Adjective - Resistant to authority:

Example: The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
Example: The boss had trouble dealing with his recalcitrant employees.

Adjective - Difficult to manage:

Example: The recalcitrant horse was a challenge for the experienced rider.
Example: The recalcitrant child threw temper tantrums regularly.

Noun - Uncooperative person:

Example: The counselor worked hard to change the behavior of the recalcitrant.
Example: The police struggled to arrest the recalcitrant protestor.

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