noncompliant

adjective

Definition of noncompliantnext
as in recalcitrant

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncompliant
  1. recalcitrant
  2. disobedient
  3. defiant
  4. refractory
  5. obstreperous
  6. insubordinate
  7. wayward
  8. rebellious
Adjective
  • According to Cartwright, both recalcitrant and cooperative countries have seen reductions in border encounters, regardless of deportation flights.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 10 Jan. 2025
  • These are often referred to as recalcitrant countries.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of recalcitrant
Adjective
  • At any point, a willingness to be both selfish and disobedient would have saved her.
    Elizabeth Lopatto, The Verge, 25 Sep. 2024
  • In this view, disobedient journalists, scientific experts, officials, and judges are the enemy.
    Pippa Norris, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2021
Definition of disobedient
Adjective
  • Even physically, Williams shares an ape’s frank gaze and defiant chin.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The movie — which was originally released in 1990 — stars actor Macaulay Culkin as the defiant eight-year-old Kevin McAllister, who accidentally gets left at home while his family goes on vacation to Paris for Christmas.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of defiant
Adjective
  • It is meant to treat only people with refractory myeloma.
    Sarah Hudgens, Health, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Similar to refractory bricks, firebricks can store heat or insulate, depending on what they’re made from.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2024
Definition of refractory
Adjective
  • In those days, even small neighborhood theaters employed uniformed ushers to guide latecomers to their seats with a flashlight, patrol the aisles, and handle obstreperous customers.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Making clear that any future conflict would end with the reunification of the entire peninsula under the South’s authority should increase the North’s restraint, as well as reinforce China’s efforts to rein in its obstreperous ally.
    Richard Haass, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2013
Definition of obstreperous
Adjective
  • Joey attempts to help Monica gain respect among the insubordinate kitchen staff at her new job, and things don't go well for Rachel when Chandler sets her up on a bad date with a colleague.
    Eric Todisco, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The police department says the most recent investigation showed Cpt. Danita Pettis was dishonest, entered false payroll information, and was insubordinate.
    Sharon Coolidge, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of insubordinate
Adjective
  • But this wagtail was wayward, likely ending up Wisconsin after being blown off course in a storm or getting confused when migrating from Siberia.
    Cleo Krejci, Journal Sentinel, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Teams can automate workflows, adjust processes in real time and achieve greater efficiency without the threat of more sprawl or wayward applications that present security vulnerabilities.
    Ed Jennings, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of wayward
Adjective
  • Illiberal leaders select their cabinet members in the same way that emperors used to choose the governors of rebellious provinces: What matters most is the appointee’s loyalty and capacity to resist being suborned or co-opted by others.
    Ivan Krastev, The Atlantic, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The news is a huge deal because rebellious Prince Fiyero is the ultimate catch for the students and Galinda.
    Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebellious
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noncompliant

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