CEFR B2

defiant

adjective

Meaning

Showing open resistance or bold opposition to an established authority, tradition, or system.

Examples

The crowd was defiant in the face of the new law.
She gave a defiant glare to her opponent.

Synonyms: rebellious, insubordinate, obstinate, unyielding

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defiant (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfaɪənt/

Definition

Showing open resistance or bold opposition to an established authority, tradition, or system.

Examples

The crowd was defiant in the face of the new law.
She gave a defiant glare to her opponent.
His defiant attitude made him unpopular with the teachers.

How to Use defiant

defiant of (prepositional phrase): Showing resistance or opposition towards something or someone. — "He was defiant of the rules."
defiant towards (prepositional phrase): Showing resistance or opposition towards someone. — "She was defiant towards her parents."

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