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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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But Tehran remains defiant on this issue and it will be a decisive one in the looming negotiations between the US and Iran in Islamabad.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s top diplomat, became the chief messenger for a defiant regime after strikes decimated its leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

It pairs majestically with Weaving’s defiant chin and gleaming eyes.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

SoFi threatened legal action against Muddy Waters, calling its report “factually inaccurate and misleading,” while Muddy Waters remained defiant.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

Ever defiant, my mother would take minibuses to get to church.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah