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- [dih-fahy-uh nt]
- /dɪˈfaɪ ənt/
- /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-fahy-uh nt]
- /dɪˈfaɪ ənt/
Definitions of defiant word
- adjective defiant If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone. 3
- adjective defiant marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging 3
- adjective defiant full of defiance; openly and boldly resisting 3
- adjective defiant characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude. 1
- noun defiant Showing defiance. 1
- adjective defiant resistant, rebellious 1
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Origin of defiant
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
1830-40; < French défiant, Old French, present participle of defier to defy; see -ant
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Parts of speech for Defiant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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defiant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for defiant
adj defiant
- aggressive — An aggressive person or animal has a quality of anger and determination that makes them ready to attack other people.
- audacious — Someone who is audacious takes risks in order to achieve something.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- contumacious — stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
adjective defiant
- cheeky — If you describe a person or their behaviour as cheeky, you think that they are slightly rude or disrespectful but in a charming or amusing way.
- disregardful — neglectful; careless.
Antonyms for defiant
adj defiant
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- submissive — inclined or ready to submit or yield to the authority of another; unresistingly or humbly obedient: submissive servants.
- acquiescent — Someone who is acquiescent is ready to agree to do what someone wants, or to accept what they do.
- submitting — to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
adjective defiant
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
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