Recalcitrant
Adjectiveअन obey obey करने वाला, विद्रोही
Definition
Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.
Contextual Sentence: "The recalcitrant employee refused to follow the new company policies, leading to disciplinary action."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Break it as 're-CALCITRANT' — like a student who refuses to calculate (do work) despite being told repeatedly.
Synonyms
defiant
stubborn
unruly
obstinate
Antonyms
compliant
obedient
submissive
docile