quasidefiant
ənt adjective
characterized by defiance; boldly resistant or challenging: a defiant attitude.
Related forms
de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
de·fi·ant·ness, noun
half-de·fi·ant, adjective
half-de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
non·de·fi·ant, adjective
non·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
non·de·fi·ant·ness, noun
o·ver·de·fi·ant, adjective
o·ver·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
o·ver·de·fi·ant·ness, noun
qua·si-de·fi·ant, adjective
qua·si-de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
un·de·fi·ant, adjective
un·de·fi·ant·ly, adverb
Synonyms
insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
insubordinate, contumacious, refractory, recalcitrant, rebellious, insolent; daring.
Antonyms
obedient.
obedient.
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| —adj | |
| marked by resistance or bold opposition, as to authority; challenging | |
| defiantly | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
defiant
1837, from Fr. défiant, from O.Fr. desfiant, prp. of desfier (see defy). Related: Defiantly (1859).
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