Synonyms, Grades 11–12: Unruly

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  1. recalcitrant
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  2. fractious
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  3. headstrong
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  4. refractory
    stubbornly resistant to authority or control
  5. intractable
    difficult to manage or mold
  6. noncompliant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  7. insubordinate
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  8. defiant
    boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
  9. resistant
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
  10. rogue
    disposed to or engaged in defiance of authority or rules
  11. disobedient
    not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
  12. incorrigible
    impervious to correction by punishment
  13. willful
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  14. wayward
    resistant to guidance or discipline
  15. froward
    habitually disposed to disobedience and opposition
  16. obstinate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  17. obdurate
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  18. unrepentant
    stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
  19. mutinous
    characterized by a rebellion against authority
Created on Mon Mar 09 18:26:08 EDT 2026 (updated Mon Mar 09 18:28:33 EDT 2026)

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