Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
renitent
Adjective
/ˈrɛnɪtənt/
Definition
Resistant to physical pressure or influence; refusing to yield.
Examples
- The renitent child refused to follow the teacher’s instructions.
- Despite various attempts to change the policy, the committee remained renitent.
- Her renitent attitude made negotiations challenging.
Meaning
Renitent describes someone or something that resists or is difficult to influence or manage. It implies a certain stubbornness or refusal to conform.
Synonyms
- resistant
- stubborn
- unyielding
- inflexible
- obdurate
