recalcitrance
recalcitrance · recalcitrances
The state of being recalcitrantThe state of being recalcitrant.
/ɹɪˈkæl.sɪˌtɹəns/
» Some trainee teachers can't cope with the recalcitrance of many pupils.
Manche Referendare kommen mit der Aufsässigkeit vieler Schüler nicht zurecht. — Sprachritter
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1 senses(countable, uncountable)The state of being recalcitrant.
More definitions
- the trait of being unmanageable
Examples
1 sentencesSome trainee teachers can't cope with the recalcitrance of many pupils.
deManche Referendare kommen mit der Aufsässigkeit vieler Schüler nicht zurecht. — Sprachritter
Translations
3 languagesOrigin
In use since at least 1856 (Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, published 1985). FrIn use since at least 1856 (Webster's Ninth New Collegiate Dictionary, published 1985). From French récalcitrance.
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Forms
plural: recalcitrances| Singular | recalcitrance |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- the trait of being unmanageable:refractorinessunmanageablenessrecalcitrancy
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedrecalcitrate
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable