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CONTUMACIOUS

(adj.sat, adj.)

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There are 3 meanings of the word Contumacious.

How to pronounce contumacious:

US

Contumacious - as an adjective satellite

Wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

Example: "A contumaceous witness is subject to punishment"

Contumacious - as an adjective

Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.

Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court.

Example Sentences

"Despite warnings from her parents, she remained contumacious and refused to obey their rules."
"The contumacious student constantly disrupted the class with his rebellious behavior."
"The contumacious employee consistently disregarded company policies and undermined authority."
"The contumacious prisoner refused to follow the orders of the guards."
"The contumacious child refused to eat his vegetables and threw a tantrum instead."
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Word Game Points

Is CONTUMACIOUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, contumacious is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CONTUMACIOUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 18.

Is CONTUMACIOUS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, contumacious is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CONTUMACIOUS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is CONTUMACIOUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, contumacious is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CONTUMACIOUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.

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