The difference between Adversarial and Recalcitrant

When used as adjectives, adversarial means characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary, whereas recalcitrant means marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

Recalcitrant is also noun with the meaning: a person who is recalcitrant.

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  1. Adversarial as an adjective:

    Characteristic of, or in the manner of, an adversary; combative, hostile, opposed

  1. Recalcitrant as an adjective:

    Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

  2. Recalcitrant as an adjective:

    Unwilling to cooperate socially.

  3. Recalcitrant as an adjective:

    Difficult to deal with or to operate.

  4. Recalcitrant as an adjective (botany, of seed, pollen, spores):

    Not viable for an extended period; damaged by drying or freezing.

  1. Recalcitrant as a noun:

    A person who is recalcitrant.

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