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contumacious
Contumacious (adj) means Openly disrespectful of authority and stubbornly refusing to obey.
adj
1
Openly disrespectful of authority and stubbornly refusing to obey.
2
(law) Refusing on purpose to obey a court's orders or summons.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin contumāx, meaning ‘stubborn, obstinate’, plus -ious. By surface analysis it breaks down as contum(ax) and -acious.
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What is the meaning of contumacious?
"contumacious" (adj) means openly disrespectful of authority and stubbornly refusing to obey.
What is another word for contumacious?
Other words for "contumacious" include rebellious, perverse, stubborn, insubordinate, disobedient, obstinate.
What is the opposite of contumacious?
The opposite of "contumacious" is obedient.
What are the different meanings of contumacious?
"contumacious" has 2 main meanings: 1. Openly disrespectful of authority and stubbornly refusing to obey; 2. (law) Refusing on purpose to obey a court's orders or summons.
