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UNSUBMISSIVE Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word unsubmissive. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the word unsubmissive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for UNSUBMISSIVE

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contumacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• wilfully obstinate; stubbornly disobedient

defiant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

disobedient
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not obeying or complying with commands of those in authority

adjective satellite

• unwilling to submit to authority

insubordinate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not submissive to authority

adjective satellite

• disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

obstinate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

adjective satellite

• stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing

• resistant to guidance or discipline

verb

• persist stubbornly

rebellious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• resisting control or authority

• discontented as toward authority

• participating in organized resistance to a constituted government

recalcitrant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• stubbornly resistant to authority or control

• marked by stubborn resistance to authority

resistant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relating to or conferring immunity (to disease or infection)

• able to tolerate environmental conditions or physiological stress

• impervious to being affected

• disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

• incapable of absorbing or mixing with

unservile
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not servile or submissive

Alternatives for CONTUMACIOUS

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