unsubmissive

As adjectives the difference between defiant and unsubmissive

is that defiant is defying while unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.

Insolent is a related term of unsubmissive.

As adjectives the difference between insolent and unsubmissive

is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.

As adjectives the difference between recalcitrant and unsubmissive

is that recalcitrant is marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority while unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.

As a noun recalcitrant

is a person who is recalcitrant.

Unsubmissive is a related term of fractious.

As adjectives the difference between unsubmissive and fractious

is that unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient while fractious is given to troublemaking.

As adjectives the difference between disobedient and unsubmissive

is that disobedient is not obedient while unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.

Insubmissive is a synonym of unsubmissive.

As adjectives the difference between unsubmissive and insubmissive

is that unsubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient while insubmissive is unwilling to submit; not submissive, disobedient.