defiant

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Refusing to obey and showing it openly.

Meaning of «defiant»

adjective

refusing to obey and showing it openly

The boy gave a defiant look and refused to apologize.

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The difference between similar words

not doing what you are told

naughtythe usual word for a child behaving badlyThe naughty boy hid his sister's shoes.

disobedientdoes not do what you are toldThe disobedient dog ran into the road.

defiantrefuses to obey, and shows it openlyThe boy gave his teacher a defiant look.

rebelliousgoes against rules or people in powerAs a teenager, he was rebellious.

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