English adjective: defiant | |||
1. | defiant boldly resisting authority or an opposing force | ||
Samples | Brought up to be aggressive and defiant. A defiant attitude. | ||
Synonyms | noncompliant | ||
Similar | insubordinate, obstreperous, recalcitrant, resistant, resistive | ||
See also | difficult, disobedient, insubordinate, intractable, unmanageable, unwilling | ||
Antonyms | compliant | ||