recalcitrant

Adjective
  1. Stubbornly resistant to authority or control (synset 301618681)
    "a fractious animal that would not submit to the harness"; "a refractory child"
    similar to: disobedient - not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority
    same as: fractious, refractory
  2. Marked by stubborn resistance to authority (synset 300699784)
    "the University suspended the most recalcitrant demonstrators"
    similar to: defiant, noncompliant - boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

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