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Recusancy (noun) means Stubborn refusal to do or accept something.

noun

1

Stubborn refusal to do or accept something.

2

(history) The condition of being a recusant; not conforming.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from recusant and -cy.

Rhymes for recusancy

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What is the meaning of recusancy?

"recusancy" (noun) means stubborn refusal to do or accept something.

What are the different meanings of recusancy?

"recusancy" has 2 main meanings: 1. Stubborn refusal to do or accept something; 2. (history) The condition of being a recusant; not conforming.

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