Defiant
Defiant (adj) /dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/
intentionally disobedient – aggressively challenging, insubordinate, deliberately disobeying, insolent, cheeky, rebellious
The student left the principal’s room, slamming the door behind in a defiant gesture.
Antonyms
compliant
Parts of Speech
- Verb: defy
- Noun: defiance
- Adverb: defiantly