Renitency

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /rəˈnɪtənsi/

Definitions of renitency

noun the quality or state of being resistant or stubborn

Example Sentences

A1 Her renitency to try new foods made it difficult for her to experience different cuisines.

A2 The renitency of the child to follow instructions led to frustration for the teacher.

B1 His renitency towards change in the workplace caused tension among his colleagues.

B2 The renitency of the team to accept feedback hindered their progress on the project.

C1 The renitency of the politician to compromise on certain issues led to a stalemate in negotiations.

C2 Despite her renitency, she eventually agreed to the terms of the contract after lengthy discussions.

adjective renitent (resistant or stubborn)

Example Sentences

A1 The renitent child refused to eat his vegetables.

A2 She showed renitency towards following the rules.

B1 The renitent student struggled to adapt to the new school environment.

B2 Despite his renitency, he eventually agreed to participate in the group project.

C1 Her renitency in the face of adversity was admirable.

C2 The renitency of the employees led to delays in the project completion.

Examples of renitency in a Sentence

formal The renitency of the material made it difficult to cut through.

informal I can't believe the renitency of this package, it's impossible to open!

slang The renitency of that guy is so annoying, he never listens to anyone.

figurative Her renitency towards change is holding her back from personal growth.

Grammatical Forms of renitency

past tense

renitenced

plural

renitencies

comparative

more renitent

superlative

most renitent

present tense

renitences

future tense

will renitence

perfect tense

have renitenced

continuous tense

is renitencing

singular

renitency

positive degree

renitent

infinitive

to renitence

gerund

renitencing

participle

renitencing

Origin and Evolution of renitency

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'renitency' originated from the Latin word 'renitentia', which means resistance or opposition.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of physics to describe the resistance of a material to deformation, 'renitency' has evolved to also be used in a more figurative sense to describe someone's resistance to change or opposition to a particular idea or concept.