defiant
Defiant (adjective) means Boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge. Example: “The defiant teenager refused to apologise.”
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more defiant comparative, defiants plural, most defiant superlative
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Etymology
From French défiant, from défier ("to defy"); a doublet of "diffident."
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What does “defiant” mean?
The word “defiant” means boldly resisting authority, opposition, or a challenge.
How do you pronounce “defiant”?
“Defiant” is pronounced dih-FEYE-uhnt (/dɪˈfaɪənt/ in IPA).
How do you use “defiant” in a sentence?
Here is “defiant” used in a sentence: “The defiant teenager refused to apologise.”
What is another word for “defiant”?
Words with a similar meaning to “defiant” include dareful, rebellious, recalcitrant and truculent.
What is the opposite of “defiant”?
The opposite of “defiant” — its antonyms — are docile, obedient, submissive and dominant.
What part of speech is “defiant”?
“Defiant” is an adjective.
Where does the word “defiant” come from?
The word “defiant” comes from French. From French défiant, from défier ("to defy"); a doublet of "diffident.".
Is “defiant” a common word?
“Defiant” is an uncommon word in modern English.