contumacious — stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈtuːmeɪʃəs/
Korean meaning: 완고하게 권위에 불복종하는, 반항적인
Korean pronunciation: 컨**튜**메이셔스
Example Sentences
- The contumacious teenager rolled his eyes and ignored his parents' curfew.
- The judge held the contumacious witness in contempt of court.
- Her contumacious cat refused to come down from the tree despite hours of coaxing.
contumacious
ADJECTIVE//kənˈtuːmeɪʃəs//
stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority
A contumacious student defiantly refuses the principal's disciplinary orders
Contumacious and audacious, even mendacious!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'contumacia' meaning 'stubborn resistance' or 'insolence.' In ancient Roman courts, this term described people who arrogantly defied a judge's orders.
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📝Examples
“The contumacious teenager rolled his eyes and ignored his parents' curfew.”
“The judge held the contumacious witness in contempt of court.”
“Her contumacious cat refused to come down from the tree despite hours of coaxing.”
“The contumacious employee was fired for repeatedly ignoring company policies.”
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