Defiant

/dɪˈfaɪənt/ adjective

Definition

Boldly resistant or challenging to authority, opposition, or an opposing force. It describes an attitude of open resistance and refusal to submit or comply.

Etymology

From French 'défiant,' from 'défier' meaning 'to defy,' ultimately from Latin 'diffidere' (dis- 'away' + fidere 'to trust'). The evolution shows movement from 'distrusting' to actively 'challenging.'

Kelly Says

Defiant contains 'defy' - when you're defiant, you defy authority! Picture a teenager with arms crossed saying 'You can't make me!' - that's the perfect defiant pose.

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