Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

recalcitrante

Adjective

/ˌriː.kælˈsɪ.trənt/

Definition

A person or entity that is stubbornly resistant to authority or control.

Examples

His recalcitrante behavior during class disrupted the learning environment.
Despite several warnings, the dog remained recalcitrante and refused to follow commands.
She had a recalcitrante attitude towards the new policies implemented by the management.

Meaning

Recalcitrante refers to someone or something that is defiant or uncooperative in the face of rules or guidance. It often describes a willingness to refuse compliance or to challenge the status quo.