indocile
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9.9
- adjective
- /ɪnˈdoʊsaɪl/
:
indócil
- The indocile puppy refused to listen to any commands during training.
Examples
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A classroom full of indocile students can challenge even the most experienced teacher.
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Her indocile nature made it hard for her to accept authority without question.
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The young horse proved indocile, resisting every attempt at training.
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The indocile child refused to listen to his teacher.
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She has always been an indocile student.
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Her indocile behavior in class often frustrated the teacher.
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Despite several attempts to discipline him, the indocile teenager continued to rebel against rules.
Synonyms
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2.9
Not willing to change your mind even when others try to persuade you
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4.9
Not able to be held back
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4.5
Not willing to follow rules or authority
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4.3
Difficult to control and messy or noisy
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4.6
Unable to control yourself or follow rules
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7.5
Refusing to change your opinion or behavior even when others try to persuade you
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8.1
Refusing to follow orders or respect someone in charge
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8.1
Not willing to follow rules or accept control
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8.1
Not willing to change views or agree with others
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8.6
To refuse to obey leaders and show open rebellion
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8.6
Very difficult to control, for example a crowd or class
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7.3
A person who insists on doing what they want and often disobeys others
Likely to oppose rules or orders
Antonyms
How Obedient
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1.0
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5.5
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5.1
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4.0
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9.9
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4.3
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word indocile comes from Latin parts in- 'not' and docilis 'teachable', and it shares its root with docile. So, indocile is 'not teachable' — someone or something that is stubborn, hard to control, or hard to train.