Synonyms for recalcitration
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
opposition, repugnance, or unwillingness to follow rules or obey.
Forms
- Plural
- recalcitrations → oppositions, defiances…
Example sentences
- opposition The plan met with opposition from the inhabitants.
- defiance His brazen act of defiance almost cost him his life.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| recalcitration | steady | |
| opposition | steady | |
| defiance | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 8 letters
- defiance3
- 10 letters
- opposition4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (defiance3 = 3 syllables).