defiantadjective
uk/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/us/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt/proudly refusing to obey authority:
a defiant attitude/gesture
The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.
not willing to accept criticism or disapproval:
The CEO was in a defiant mood as she entered the boardroom.
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Disobedient
- defiance
- disobedient
- indiscipline
- insubordinate
- insubordination
- mutiny
- naughty
- rebellious
- refractory
- ungovernable
- unruly
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Opposing & against
defiantly
adverb uk/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/us/dɪˈfaɪ.ənt.li/
A group of prisoners stood on the roof, defiantly waving banners.