Noncompliant (Adjective)
Meaning
Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force; "brought up to be aggressive and defiant"; "a defiant attitude".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The student's noncompliant behavior in class was increasingly becoming a concern for the school administration.
- The activist group's noncompliant stance on the government's policies led to numerous protests and arrests.
- Throughout her childhood, she was encouraged to be independent and noncompliant, questioning everything around her.
- Her noncompliant nature often led to arguments with her manager, who preferred yes-people in the office.
- The musician's noncompliant style defied conventions, earning both praise and criticism from fans and critics alike.