Recalcitrancy (Noun)
Meaning
The trait of being unmanageable.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The child's recalcitrancy made it difficult for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.
- Her recalcitrancy in the face of authority often led to clashes with her superiors.
- The recalcitrancy of the mule made it nearly impossible to get it to move in the right direction.
- The artist's recalcitrancy and refusal to compromise on her vision led to her being ostracized by the art community.
- The politician's recalcitrancy on key issues made it challenging for her to build alliances with her colleagues.