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recalcitrant

/rɪˈkælsɪtrənt/adjective

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अड़ियल, नियमों को न मानने वाला, उद्दंड

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adjective
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    formal

    unwilling to obey rules or follow instructions; difficult to control

    अड़ियल, नियमों को न मानने वाला, उद्दंड

    • The warden dealt firmly with the recalcitrant students.
    • The recalcitrant child refused to wear a raincoat.
    • A few recalcitrant members refused to follow the new rules.
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    • The recalcitrant mule would not climb the narrow path.
    • Teachers need patience to deal with a recalcitrant class.

    Synonyms disobedient unruly obstinate

    Opposite obedient compliant docile

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re·cal·ci·trant

With -ci- and -ant.

बीच में -ci- और अंत में -ant का ध्यान रखिए।