Recalcitrance
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈkæl.sɪˌtɹəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Recalcitrance is a noun meaning The state of being recalcitrant.
Meaning
The state of being recalcitrant.
Example Sentences
But the prime minister’s [Benjamin Netanyahu's] recalcitrance on the subject of a future Palestinian state, long a Saudi condition, is being faulted as one of the reasons Israel is missing out on this opportunity.
Word Forms
- recalcitrances
Synonyms for recalcitrance
Depending on context, synonyms include refractoriness, unmanageableness, recalcitrancy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include recalcitrancy, unmanageableness, refractoriness, obstinacy, stubbornness, recusancy.
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