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- [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
- /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/
- /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-kal-si-truh nt]
- /rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt/
Definitions of recalcitrant word
- adjective recalcitrant resisting authority or control; not obedient or compliant; refractory. 1
- adjective recalcitrant hard to deal with, manage, or operate. 1
- noun recalcitrant a recalcitrant person. 1
- adjective recalcitrant reluctant, uncooperative 1
- adjective recalcitrant If you describe someone or something as recalcitrant, you mean that they are unwilling to obey orders or are difficult to deal with. 0
- adjective recalcitrant not susceptible to control or authority; refractory 0
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Origin of recalcitrant
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 Recalcitrant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
recalcitrant 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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recalcitrant usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for recalcitrant
adj recalcitrant
- against the grain — contrary to one's feelings, nature, wishes, etc.; irritating or displeasing
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
adjective recalcitrant
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- difficult — not easily or readily done; requiring much labor, skill, or planning to be performed successfully; hard: a difficult job.
- inflexible — not flexible; incapable of or resistant to being bent; rigid: an inflexible steel rod.
- insubmissive — Unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.
- misfortunate — Having suffered misfortune; pitiable.
Antonyms for recalcitrant
adj recalcitrant
- compliant — If you say that someone is compliant, you mean they willingly do what they are asked to do.
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