Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪənt/
noun a person who shows a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
A1 The defiant child refused to go to bed.
A2 She displayed a defiant attitude towards authority.
B1 The defendant's defiant plea shocked the courtroom.
B2 The protesters remained defiant in the face of police intimidation.
C1 His defiant actions led to his arrest by the authorities.
C2 The rebel leader's defiant speech inspired his followers to continue the fight for freedom.
adjective showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight
A1 She was defiant when told to clean her room.
A2 The student's defiant attitude towards authority figures caused problems in the classroom.
B1 Despite the consequences, he remained defiant in his beliefs.
B2 The defiant protestor refused to back down in the face of opposition.
C1 Her defiant stance against injustice inspired others to join the cause.
C2 The CEO's defiant decision to go against industry norms paid off in the long run.
formal Despite the consequences, the defendant remained defiant in court.
informal She was defiant when her parents told her she couldn't go out with her friends.
slang The teenager was being so defiant when his teacher asked him to put away his phone.
figurative The artist's brushstrokes were defiant, creating a bold and rebellious masterpiece.
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