Antonyms for recalcitrance


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-kal-si-truhnt
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈkæl sɪ trənt


Definition of recalcitrance

Origin :
  • 1845, from French récalcitrance or from recalcitrant + -ance.
  • noun defiance
  • noun unruliness
Example sentences :
  • I have no doubt that this recalcitrance to the crime-novel is a culpa, if not a culpa maxima.
  • Extract from : « A History of the French Novel, Vol. 2 » by George Saintsbury
  • The day of the Upcott visit came, and, in spite of all recalcitrance, Roger was made to mount the motor beside his wife.
  • Extract from : « Marriage la mode » by Mrs. Humphry Ward
  • I think Oswald justified it by means of his recalcitrance, kind of a reverse self-esteem.
  • Extract from : « Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15) » by The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
  • His recalcitrance—she said—was a symptom of his whole attitude; he was taking it lying down.
  • Extract from : « The Forsyte Saga, Volume III. » by John Galsworthy
  • The memorandum testifies to the strength of Bruce's hold on the country, and to the recalcitrance of Edward's barons.
  • Extract from : « King Robert the Bruce » by A. F. Murison

Synonyms for recalcitrance

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