recalcitrant

As adjectives the difference between recalcitrant and antagonistic

is that recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority while antagonistic is contending or acting against; as, antagonistic forces.

As a noun recalcitrant

is a person who is recalcitrant.

As adjectives the difference between defiant and recalcitrant

is that defiant is defying while recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

As a noun recalcitrant is

a person who is recalcitrant.

As adjectives the difference between recalcitrant and inexorable

is that recalcitrant is recalcitrant, rebellious while inexorable is unable to be persuaded; relentless; unrelenting.

As an adjective recalcitrant is

recalcitrant, rebellious.

As adjectives the difference between presumptuous and recalcitrant

is that presumptuous is going beyond what is right, proper, or appropriate because of an excess of self-confidence or arrogance while recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

As a noun recalcitrant is

a person who is recalcitrant.

Uncooperative is a synonym of recalcitrant.

As adjectives the difference between recalcitrant and uncooperative

is that recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority while uncooperative is not cooperative.

As a noun recalcitrant

is a person who is recalcitrant.

As a noun taxonomy

is the science or the technique used to make a classification.

As an adjective recalcitrant is

recalcitrant, rebellious.

As adjectives the difference between mulish and recalcitrant

is that mulish is characteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable while recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

As a noun recalcitrant is

a person who is recalcitrant.