recalcitrance
nounDivide recalcitrance into syllables:
re · cal · ci · trance
How to pronounce recalcitrance:
Definition of recalcitrance:
- recalcitrance (noun):
- the state of being recalcitrant
- the trait of being unmanageable.
- a demanding or stimulating situation
Synonyms for recalcitrance:
challenge
confrontation
contempt
contrariness
contumacy
defiance
disobedience
disrespect
frowardness
indiscipline
infraction
insubordination
insurrection
intractability
intractableness
intransigence
mutiny
noncompliance
noncooperation
obstinacy
obstreperousness
opposition
rebellion
rebelliousness
recalcitrancy
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