Contumacy (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Obstinate rebelliousness and insubordination; resistance to authority.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

• The employee's contumacy towards her supervisor led to her eventual termination from the company.
• The student's contumacy in class was evident in her refusal to follow the teacher's instructions and complete her assignments.
• The politician's contumacy towards the opposing party's policies was evident in her scathing speeches and refusal to compromise.
• The labor union's contumacy towards the company's management led to a prolonged and contentious strike.
• The child's contumacy towards her parents was a source of frustration and concern for the family.

Hypernyms

• Rebelliousness

Related Words

• Contumacious (adjective)

Meaning ²

Willful refusal to appear before a court or comply with a court order; can result in a finding of contempt of court.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Noncompliance

Related Words

• Contumacious (adjective)