Sentence example with the word 'recalcitrant'

recalcitrant

adamant, breachy, counteractive, disputatious, indisposed, nonconformist, oppugnant, refractory, rival, uncontrollable, unyielding

Definition adj. stubbornly resistant to authority or control

Last update: July 1, 2016


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Some recalcitrant states can claim the dubious honor of having failed to ratify either convention.   [Please select]

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Everyday I see casual violence meted out on recalcitrant toddlers.   [Please select]

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There is still much to be done to-day, and first of all I must confute the objections of your recalcitrant pupil.   [Please select]

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Matter was a potentially recalcitrant element.   [Please select]

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They will generally use no more force than is necessary to reduce the recalcitrant to order.   [Please select]

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A very embarrassing interview followed between Roswell and the family of his recalcitrant bride.   [Please select]

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Fines were levied by the League on recalcitrant members.   [Please select]

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He dropped into the boat, seating himself to face the recalcitrant Mulready.   [Please select]

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He was justified in disposing of a dangerous and recalcitrant prisoner.   [Please select]

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