widerspenstig — meaning in English

English meaning

fractious adj Tending to cause trouble or disruption.
obstinate adj Refusing to change one's opinion or course of action, often unreasonably so.
obstreperous adj Loud, unruly and difficult to control.
recalcitrant adjective Stubbornly refusing to obey authority, follow rules or cooperate, even under pressure.
refractory adj Stubborn and difficult to control, refusing to do what is wanted.
seditious adj Connected with or encouraging sedition.
truculent adj Harsh and brutal in character.
unruly adj Difficult to control or discipline; disorderly or badly behaved.
wayward adj Stubbornly doing things one's own way, ignoring rules or expectations.

widerspenstig is used for these senses in English:

fractious Given to troublemaking.
fractious Irritable; argumentative; quarrelsome.
obstinate (of inanimate things) Not easily subdued or removed.
obstreperous Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control (whether in a noisy manner or not).
recalcitrant Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.
refractory Obstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
seditious Of, related to, or being involved in sedition.
truculent Eager or quick to argue, fight or start a conflict.