Antonyms for defiant


Grammar : Adj
Spell : dih-fahy-uhnt
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈfaɪ ənt


Definition of defiant

Origin :
  • 1837, from French défiant, present participle of défier (see defy). Related: Defiantly.
  • adj disobedient, disregardful
Example sentences :
  • The day closed with the men of Thomas still grim and defiant.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • He quitted the room, and Annabel ran after him, laughing and defiant still.
  • Extract from : « The Channings » by Mrs. Henry Wood
  • Lena nodded and went out, shutting the door with a defiant swing.
  • Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards
  • There was a defiant note in her voice, and Massachusetts looked at her with surprise.
  • Extract from : « The Green Satin Gown » by Laura E. Richards
  • He looked as defiant, indeed, as if he had heard bullets whizzing past him.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • The girl's defiant attitude only incited the workmen to jeer the more.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • And in a defiant spirit she resolved that she would not go away of her own accord.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Vagualame noted that Bobinette was regarding him with defiant eyes.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • The defiant look was disappearing from her eyes, and she rose with an expression of pain.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine
  • The "Helen" of the story is a Greek, beautiful, desolate, defiant—pure as snow.
  • Extract from : « The Eternal City » by Hall Caine

Synonyms for defiant

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