Recalcitrance (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being unmanageable.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The teacher struggled to deal with the student's recalcitrance, which made it difficult to teach the class effectively.
- The company's recalcitrance in addressing the environmental concerns led to widespread protests and boycotts.
- Her recalcitrance in the face of criticism made it challenging for her colleagues to work with her.
- The politician's recalcitrance on the issue of tax reform led to a stalemate in the negotiations.
- The child's recalcitrance at bedtime made it a nightly battle for the parents to get them to sleep.