Pronunciation: /rɪˈkælsɪtrəns/
noun a stubborn refusal to obey rules or authority
A1 Her recalcitrance to follow instructions led to her failing the test.
A2 The student's recalcitrance towards authority figures often got him into trouble.
B1 The employee's recalcitrance towards adopting new technology hindered the company's progress.
B2 The politician's recalcitrance in compromising with the opposing party resulted in a government shutdown.
C1 The CEO's recalcitrance to change the company's outdated policies ultimately led to its downfall.
C2 Despite multiple warnings, the criminal showed recalcitrance in reforming his ways and continued to commit crimes.
adjective recalcitrant (having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline)
A1 She showed recalcitrance towards following the rules in class.
A2 The recalcitrant student refused to participate in group activities.
B1 The recalcitrance of the employees led to delays in the project.
B2 Her recalcitrant attitude towards authority caused tension in the workplace.
C1 The CEO's recalcitrance in accepting feedback hindered the company's progress.
C2 Despite multiple warnings, the recalcitrant employee continued to ignore company policies.
formal The employee's recalcitrance towards following company policies led to disciplinary action.
informal His recalcitrance to do his chores is getting on my nerves.
slang Stop being so recalcitrant and just do what you're supposed to!
figurative The recalcitrance of the old tree to bend in the wind symbolized strength and resilience.
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