renitent — meaning in English
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English meaning
- obstreperous adj Loud, unruly and difficult to control.
- refractory adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
Senses
renitent is used for these senses in English:
- obstreperous Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control (whether in a noisy manner or not).
- refractory Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
obstreperous — full definition
- adj Loud, unruly and difficult to control.
- adj Openly refusing to obey rules or authority, whether or not this is done noisily.
refractory — full definition
- adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
- adj Able to withstand very high temperatures without being damaged.
- adj (medicine) Not responding well to treatment.
- adj Unable to react or respond to a stimulus.
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