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recalcitrance

re·cal·ci·trant
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
    • /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/
    • /rɪˈk.æl.sɪ.trəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
    • /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/

Definitions of recalcitrance word

  • adjective recalcitrance resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory. 1
  • adjective recalcitrance hard to deal with, manage, or operate. 1
  • noun recalcitrance a recalcitrant person. 1
See all 3 definitions of recalcitrance

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Origin of recalcitrance

First appearance:

before 1835
One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Latin recalcitrant- (stem of recalcitrāns, present participle of recalcitrāre to kick back), equivalent to re- re- + calcitr(āre) to strike with the heels, kick (derivative of calx heel) + -ant- -ant

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Parts of speech for Recalcitrance

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Recalcitrance

recalcitrance popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for recalcitrance

noun recalcitrance

  • assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
  • bohemianism — unconventional behaviour or appearance, esp of an artist
  • contempt — If you have contempt for someone or something, you have no respect for them or think that they are unimportant.
  • contumacy — obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience
  • defiance — Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.
All 38 Synonyms of recalcitrance

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