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recalcitrant (adjective), more recalcitrant, most recalcitrant
1. Marked by stubborn resistance to and defiance of authority or guidance: A recalcitrant person is someone who is not obedient or compliant with anyone who tries to control him or her.
2. Etymology: from Latin recalcitrantem; literally, "kicking back", past participle of recalcitrare, "to kick back"; from re-, "back" + calcitrare, "to kick."

Being "stubborn as a mule" is just one good example of being recalcitrant.

A reference to resisting authority.
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Relating to being rebellious.
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Characteristic of defying authority.
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