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recalcitrant

IPA pronunciation: /rɪˈkæl.sɪ.trənt/

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Russian meaning

Непокорный, упорный

English definition

Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude toward authority or discipline.

Example

The recalcitrant committee refused to adopt standard scoring rubrics.

Collocations

recalcitrant attitude
recalcitrant behavior
recalcitrant member

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