Defiant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Defiant (adjective)

  1. showing a strong refusal to obey someone or something.
  2. openly resisting authority or a rule.

Examples

  • The teenager gave a defiant look to the teacher.
  • She crossed her arms in a defiant manner.

Common collocations: defiant teenager, defiant attitude, defiant stance, defiant stand, defiant response

Synonyms of Defiant

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Defiant

  • — When describing someone who follows rules.
  • — When describing someone who listens to authority.