How do you pronounce recalcitrant?

recalcitrant is pronounced as /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/.

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recalcitrant

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adjective

/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/

rebuttal recalibrate

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Meaning

stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Example Sentences

The recalcitrant student refused to follow the rules.

The recalcitrant student refused to follow rules.

Synonyms

defiant, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate, uncooperative, stubborn

Entry 1

defiant, disobedient, rebellious, obstinate, uncooperative

Entry 2

defiant, stubborn, uncooperative

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, cooperative, submissive

Entry 1

obedient, compliant, cooperative

Entry 2

obedient, compliant, submissive

Collocations

recalcitrant attitude, recalcitrant behavior, recalcitrant student

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