recalcitrant

11 plus vocabulary word for grammar school entrance exams

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Learn the meaning of recalcitrant with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

recalcitrant

(adjective)

Meaning

stubbornly resistant to authority

Example

"The recalcitrant student refused to follow the teacher's instructions."

Synonyms

uncooperativedefiantrebellious

Antonyms

obedientcompliantsubmissive