Difficult Behavior

adjective not easily taught, disciplined, or managed; unruly

• The indocile student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
• He's so indocile, he never listens to anyone.
• That indocile kid is always causing trouble.
• Her indocile nature was like a wild horse that couldn't be tamed.

adjective having a difficult and contrary disposition

• The ornery old man refused to speak to anyone at the nursing home.
• My ornery cat always hisses at strangers who come near.
• That ornery customer gave the waiter a hard time for no reason.
• The storm clouds looked ornery, as if they were ready to unleash their fury at any moment.