contumacious (Meaning)
contumacious (s)
wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
Synonyms & Antonyms of contumacious
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Synonyms:
- adamantine
- fractious
- hardheaded
- nonconformist
- misbehaving
- undisciplined
- uncooperative
- negativistic
- ungracious
- bad
- wild
- self-willed
- impertinent
- noncooperative
- peevish
- uncompromising
- implacable
- monkeying
- impudent
- ill-natured
- uncivil
- headstrong
- unbending
- ornery
- discourteous
- pigheaded
- inconsiderate
- unyielding
- impolite
- errant
- disorderly
- pertinacious
- perverse
- inflexible
- resistant
- unmanageable
- wrongheaded
- obdurate
- ill-mannered
- mutinous
- uncouth
- uncontrollable
- immovable
- disrespectful
- mulish
- opinionated
- unmannerly
- insolent
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FAQs About the word contumacious
wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
defiant, stubborn,rebellious, rebel, willful, disobedient, balky, recalcitrant, rude, mischievous
submissive, compliant, tractable, amenable, behaved, tractable, agreeable, submissive, behaved, compliant
The contumacious student refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
His contumacious behavior led to multiple suspensions from school.
Despite warnings from the authorities, the contumacious protesters refused to disperse.
The contumacious employee consistently disregarded company policies.
