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Definition recalcitrant in American English

recalcitrant adjective

adjective
/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/
Example

a recalcitrant child

Synonyms and related words
disobedient defiant lawless
2

not operating or acting the way you want and therefore difficult to deal with

Example

a recalcitrant computer

Synonyms and related words
difficult impossible trying
Definition recalcitrant in American English