Synonyms of recalcitrant

1 Syllable

wild, mule

2 Syllables

willful, stubborn, mulish, naughtiest, defiant, naughtier, naughty, tough-nut, wayward, fractious

3 Syllables

hardline, uncompliant, uncomplying, untoward, contrary, noncompliant, resisting, opposing, withstanding, strong-minded, radical, pigheaded, resistant, reluctant, uncheerful, wrongheaded, restive, unruly, unwilling, self-willed, unpliable, rebellious

4 Syllables

intractable, obstinate, unbendable, indocile, refractory, unobliging, disobedient, contumacious

5 Syllables

uncontrollable, ungovernable, unmanageable, insubmissive, indomitable, declinatory, undisciplined

6 Syllables

undisciplinable, unaccommodating, insubordinate, opinionative