This is the 12000th most frequent Portuguese word.
recalcitrante
Resistant to authority or stubbornly uncooperative.
Here, 'recalcitrante' describes the student as resistant or defiant, emphasizing a lack of cooperation or stubbornness in their behavior.
O aluno recalcitrante recusou-se a participar das atividades.
The recalcitrant student refused to participate in the activities.
In this sentence, 'recalcitrante' characterizes the situation as particularly difficult to resolve or manage, implying resistance or complexity.
Eles enfrentaram uma situação recalcitrante durante a negociação.
They faced a recalcitrant situation during the negotiation.
Here, 'recalcitrante' describes the criticism as particularly resistant or uncompromising, highlighting its forceful nature.