Definitions

defiant

[dih-fahy-uhnt] / dɪˈfaɪ ənt /

ADJECTIVE

disobedient, disregardful

Synonyms

WEAK

aggressive audacious bold challenging contumacious daring gutsy insolent insubmissive insubordinate mutinous obstinate provocative rebellious recalcitrant reckless refractory resistant resistive sassy truculent

Antonyms

WEAK

acquiescent obedient respectful submissive submitting subordinating

Example Sentences

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It is really a most extraordinary, exalted assertion of personal dignity, it's—it's DEFIANT!

From The Idiot by Martin, Eva M.

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