recalcitrant
/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
English C2 · ProficientadjectivePeople
recalcitrant (adjective) means refusing to obey rules or follow orders.
Persian: نافرمان، سرکش
Meaning of recalcitrant
| Word | recalcitrant |
|---|---|
| Definition | refusing to obey rules or follow orders |
| Persian | نافرمان، سرکش |
| Pronunciation | /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/ |
| Part of speech | adjective |
| Level | C2 (Proficient) |
Example sentence
The teacher struggled with recalcitrant students.
معلم با دانشآموزان نافرمان دستوپنجه نرم میکرد.
Word forms of recalcitrant
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adjective | recalcitrant |
| noun | recalcitrance |
Synonyms of recalcitrant
stubborn, defiant
Opposites of recalcitrant
obedient
Common phrases with recalcitrant
- recalcitrant child
- recalcitrant attitude
- recalcitrant members
Related English words
gregariousenjoying being with other people · C2idiosyncrasya strange or unusual habit or way of behaving that a person has · C2obsequioustoo eager to please or obey someone important · C2personalbelonging to or concerning one particular person · B1meetto see and talk to someone, by plan or by chance · A2inviteto ask someone to come to an event or place · A2familya group of people related to each other, such as parents and children · A1frienda person you know well and like · A1
Questions about recalcitrant
What does recalcitrant mean?
recalcitrant (adjective) means refusing to obey rules or follow orders.
What is the Persian meaning of recalcitrant?
recalcitrant means نافرمان، سرکش in Persian.
What level is the word recalcitrant?
recalcitrant is a English C2 (proficient) word.
What is another word for recalcitrant?
Words close in meaning to recalcitrant include stubborn, defiant.
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