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Definition of defiant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DEFIANT definition: 1. proudly refusing to obey authority: 2. not willing to accept criticism or disapproval: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of DEFIANT is full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight : full of or showing defiance : bold, impudent. How to use defiant in a sentence.
Inglés. Español. defiant adj. (resistant, rebellious) desafiante, rebelde adj mf. insolente adj mf. He was defiant to the end and never agreed to join us. Fue desafiante hasta el final y nunca aceptó unírsenos.
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. SMART Vocabulary: palabras y expresiones relacionadas.
If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone. The players are in defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow's game. Despite the risk of suspension, he remained defiant.
adjective. boldly resisting authority or an opposing force. “brought up to be aggressive and defiant ”. “a defiant attitude”. synonyms: noncompliant. insubordinate, resistant, resistive, rogue. disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority. obstreperous. noisily and stubbornly defiant.
