DEFIANT
Dictionary entry overview: What does defiant mean?
• DEFIANT (adjective)
The adjective DEFIANT has 1 sense:
1. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Familiarity information: DEFIANT used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
• DEFIANT (adjective)
Meaning:
Boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Synonyms:
defiant; noncompliant
Context examples:
brought up to be aggressive and defiant / a defiant attitude
Similar:
insubordinate; resistant; resistive (disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority)
obstreperous (noisily and stubbornly defiant)
recalcitrant (marked by stubborn resistance to authority)
Also:
difficult; unmanageable (difficult to manage or control)
disobedient (not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority)
insubordinate (not submissive to authority)
intractable (not tractable; difficult to manage or mold)
unwilling (not disposed or inclined toward)
Antonym:
compliant (disposed or willing to comply)
