Synonyms and Antonyms of recalcitrant

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Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'recalcitrant'

1. (adj) fractious, refractory, recalcitrant
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
Synonyms: scratchy, techy, nettlesome, cranky, peevish, recalcitrant, pettish, irritable, petulant, tetchy, refractory, testy, stubborn, peckish, fractious
Antonyms: compliant, obedient

2. (adj) recalcitrant
marked by stubborn resistance to authority
Synonyms: refractory, fractious
Antonyms: compliant, obedient

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