Category:Recalcitrant

Re*cal"ci*trant, a. Etym: [l. recalcitrans, p. pr. of recalcitrare to Kick back; pref. re- re- + calcitrare to kick, fr. calx heel. Cf. Inculcate.]

Defn: kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or Opposition; refractory.