Synonyms: resistant, resistive, insubordinate
Definition: disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority
Similar words: defiant, noncompliant
Definition: boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
Usage: brought up to be aggressive and defiant; a defiant attitude
Synonyms: insubordinate
Definition: not submissive to authority
Usage: a history of insubordinate behavior; insubordinate boys
Similar words: contumacious
Definition: wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient
Usage: a contumaceous witness is subject to punishment
Similar words: disobedient, unruly
Definition: unwilling to submit to authority
Usage: unruly teenagers
Similar words: mutinous
Definition: disposed to or in a state of mutiny
Usage: the men became mutinous and insubordinate
Similar words: rebellious
Definition: resisting control or authority
Usage: temperamentally rebellious; a rebellious crew