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ACQUIESCENT Antonyms

There are 6 antonyms of the word acquiescent. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ACQUIESCENT

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contentious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inclined or showing an inclination to dispute or disagree, even to engage in law suits

• involving or likely to cause controversy

defiant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• boldly resisting authority or an opposing force

insubordinate
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not submissive to authority

adjective satellite

• disposed to or engaged in defiance of established authority

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

Alternatives for CONTENTIOUS

Alternatives for DEFIANT

Alternatives for INSUBORDINATE

Alternatives for REBELLIOUS

Alternatives for RECALCITRANT

Alternatives for RESISTANT

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