recalcitrancy

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for recalcitrancy
Noun
  • But the prime minister’s recalcitrance on the subject of a future Palestinian state, long a Saudi condition, is being faulted as one of the reasons Israel is missing out on this opportunity.
    Dina Kraft, Christian Science Monitor, 14 May 2025
  • The United States has become increasingly irritated with the glacial pace of progress towards implementing a ceasefire agreement, more overtly criticizing Russia's recalcitrance to ink a deal despite pursuing a rapprochement with the Kremlin.
    Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Will the Ruska Roma turn on one of its own for disobedience?
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 June 2025
  • Alleging disobedience, among other claimed doctrinal infractions, the OCA excommunicated the Homyks and longtime parish council leader Priscilla Rivera.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
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“Recalcitrancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recalcitrancy. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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