defiant

Adj

1. Defying.
2. Boldly resisting opposition.

Noun

One who defies opposition.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/dɪˈfaɪ(j)ənt/

Etymology

Borrowed from French défiant, from the verb défier. Doublet of diffident. By surface analysis, def(i) + -ant.

Synonyms

disobedient

insubordinate

noncompliant

contrary

resistant

challenging

provocative

difficult

hard

insolent

menacing

opposing

outrageous

proud

provoking

pugnacious

rebellious

recalcitrant

resisting

restive

sassy

sinister

sly

spiteful

strong

threatening

tough

truculent

undisciplined

unyielding

vengeful

wayward

chaflenging

antagonistic

knock-me-down

awkward

brazen

combative

contumacious

cunning

defy