contumacious

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(kŏn'tə-mā'shəs, -tyə-) pronunciation
adj.
Obstinately disobedient or rebellious; insubordinate.

contumaciously con'tu·ma'cious·ly adv.
contumaciousness con'tu·ma'cious·ness n.

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adjective

    Marked by defiance: defiant, recalcitrant. See resist/yield.

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adj

Definition: headstrong, obstinate
Antonyms: following, obedient, subordinate, tractable, willing

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stubbornly disobedient, rebellious
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