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recalcitrance

The word “recalcitrance” has 4 syllables: re-cal-ci-trance

It's pronounced as /rɪˈkælsɪtrəns/

What is synonym and antonym for recalcitrance?

In the thesaurus, “recalcitrance” has 46 synonyms and 18 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for recalcitrance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for recalcitrance

Antonyms for recalcitrance

  • agreeability
  • amenability
  • amiability
  • compliance
  • deference
  • docility
  • dutifulness
  • obedience
  • slavishness
  • submission
  • submissiveness
  • subordinateness
  • subordination
  • subservience
  • subserviency
  • tractability
  • tractableness
  • trainability

Example Sentences

  • His recalcitrance in following orders frustrated the entire team.
  • The teacher was concerned about the student's growing recalcitrance.
  • Political recalcitrance slowed down the passage of the reform bill.
  • Her recalcitrance to cooperate led to disciplinary action.
  • Despite repeated warnings, his recalcitrance remained unchanged.

On this page you'll find 64 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to recalcitrance, such as: agreeability, amenability, amiability, balkiness, civil disobedience, compliance, contrariness.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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