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RECALCITRANT Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word recalcitrant. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word recalcitrant. (close relations)

Best Synonyms for RECALCITRANT

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argumentative
adjectiveadj
adjective

• given to or characterized by argument

disobedient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

adjective satellite

• unwilling to submit to authority

fractious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• easily irritated or annoyed

• unpredictably difficult in operation; likely to be troublesome

intransigent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• impervious to pleas, persuasion, requests, reason

obstreperous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• noisily and stubbornly defiant

• boisterously and noisily aggressive

refractory
adjectiveadj
noun

• lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace

adjective satellite

• not responding to treatment

• temporarily unresponsive or not fully responsive to a process or stimulus

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

stubborn
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

adjective satellite

• not responding to treatment

unruly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

• unwilling to submit to authority

• incapable of being controlled

adversarial
adjectiveadj
adjective

• Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed

Alternatives for ARGUMENTATIVE