Synonyms of contumacious
6 similar words
Another word for contumacious is insubordinate. Other synonyms of contumacious are rebellious and disobedient.
Synonyms and similar words for contumacious
adjectiveContemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
- disobedientNot obedient.
- insubordinateRebellious or defiant to authority; contumacious.
- obstinate
- perverse
- rebelliousShowing rebellion.
- stubborn
Meaning of contumacious
- adjective Contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
- adjective Willfully disobedient to the summons or orders of a court.
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Questions about synonyms of contumacious
- What is another word for contumacious?
- Contumacious has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as insubordinate, rebellious and disobedient.
- What does contumacious mean?
- Contumacious means contemptuous of authority; willfully disobedient; rebellious.
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