recalcitrant
Advanced/rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/
- adjective
- Defiant, unapologetic
recalcitrant in a sentence
- “No amount of treats could convince the recalcitrant puppy to stop chewing on the furniture.”
- “You are not the kind of person who beats on recalcitrant vending machines.”
- “The manager worried that the recalcitrant employee would try to undermine his authority.”
- “A heart-to-heart talk with the recalcitrant youth revealed that he had a troubled life at home.”
What does “recalcitrant” mean?
recalcitrant (adjective) means defiant, unapologetic. It is pronounced /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "recalcitrant" mean?
- recalcitrant (adjective) means: Defiant, unapologetic
- How do you pronounce "recalcitrant"?
- "recalcitrant" is pronounced /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "recalcitrant" in a sentence?
- Here is "recalcitrant" used in a sentence: No amount of treats could convince the recalcitrant puppy to stop chewing on the furniture.
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