recalcitrants

[US]/[ˌriːkəl.sɪ.trənt]/
[UK]/[ˌriː.kəl.sɪ.trənt]/

Translation

n.People who stubbornly refuse to comply with authority or convention.; A person who is obstinate and resists control.

Phrases & Collocations

dealing with recalcitrants

ignoring recalcitrants

identifying recalcitrants

managing recalcitrants

addressing recalcitrants

stubborn recalcitrants

recalcitrant behavior

recalcitrant individuals

containing recalcitrants

challenging recalcitrants

Example Sentences

the police struggled to contain the recalcitrants during the protest.

dealing with recalcitrants in the negotiation process can be frustrating.

the judge warned the recalcitrants of the consequences of their actions.

the teacher tried to reach the recalcitrants in the back row.

the company faced challenges managing recalcitrant employees.

the social worker attempted to help the recalcitrant youth find stability.

the therapist worked with the recalcitrants to address their underlying issues.

the politician appealed to the recalcitrant voters with a new policy.

the project manager had to find ways to motivate the recalcitrant team members.

the community sought to engage the recalcitrant residents in local initiatives.

the organization aimed to rehabilitate the recalcitrant offenders through counseling.

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