Recalcitrant

Pronunciation: /rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/

Definitions of recalcitrant

adjective having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

Example Sentences

A1 The recalcitrant child refused to clean up his toys.

A2 The teacher had a difficult time managing the recalcitrant students in her class.

B1 The employee was fired due to his recalcitrant attitude towards following company policies.

B2 The CEO had to deal with a recalcitrant board of directors who were resistant to change.

C1 The government faced challenges in negotiating with the recalcitrant rebel group.

C2 The recalcitrant employee's behavior was causing disruptions in the workplace.

Examples of recalcitrant in a Sentence

formal The recalcitrant employee refused to follow company policies.

informal She's so recalcitrant, always doing the opposite of what she's told.

slang That guy is a real pain in the neck, so recalcitrant.

figurative The weeds in my garden are like recalcitrant children, always popping up where they're not wanted.

Grammatical Forms of recalcitrant

• past tense: recalcitranted
• plural: recalcitrants
• comparative: more recalcitrant
• superlative: most recalcitrant
• present tense: recalcitrants
• future tense: will recalcitrant
• perfect tense: have recalcitranted
• continuous tense: is recalcitrant
• singular: recalcitrant
• positive degree: recalcitrant
• infinitive: to recalcitrant
• gerund: recalcitranting
• participle: recalcitranting

Origin and Evolution of recalcitrant

First Known Use: 0017 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'recalcitrant' originated from the Latin word 'recalcitrare', which means to kick back or rebel.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe stubborn or disobedient horses, 'recalcitrant' evolved to refer to individuals who are resistant to authority or control.