unsubmissive

/' ns b'misiv/

Thân thiện

She remained unsubmissive in the face of unfair demands.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not willing to submit or yield to authority, control, or a dominant force: Describes a person, attitude, or behavior that is resistant, defiant, or refuses to obey or conform.
   • Not showing servility or meekness: Characterized by a lack of submissiveness; independent and strong-willed.

Usage

• The adjective unsubmissive is used to describe a person's character, attitude, or actions.
• It is a formal word, often used in literary, historical, or analytical contexts to describe defiance against authority, oppression, or social norms.
• It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an unsubmissive spirit) or follows a linking verb like , , or .

Examples

• Adjective:
  • Her unsubmissive nature made her a difficult prisoner for the guards to manage.
  • Throughout history, unsubmissive thinkers have often challenged the status quo.
  • He remained unsubmissive to the unfair demands of his employer.

Advanced Usage

• "unsubmissive to": This prepositional phrase specifies what authority or force one is defiant against.
  • The tribe was famously unsubmissive to colonial rule.
• Used in contrast to "submissive" to highlight resistance.
  • While most were submissive, a few unsubmissive voices spoke out.

Variants and Related Words

• Unsubmissively (adverb): In an unsubmissive manner.
  • She stared back unsubmissively.
• Unsubmissiveness (noun): The quality or state of being unsubmissive.
  • His unsubmissiveness was seen as a threat.

Synonyms

• Defiant: Openly resisting authority.
• Recalcitrant: Stubbornly resistant to authority or control.
• Insubordinate: Not submitting to authority; disobedient.
• Rebellious: Resisting or defying authority.
• Intractable: Hard to control or manage; stubborn.

Antonyms

• Submissive: Ready to conform to the authority or will of others.
• Compliant: Inclined to agree with others or obey rules.
• Docile: Ready to accept control or instruction; submissive.
• Obedient: Complying or willing to comply with orders or requests.
• Servile: Having or showing an excessive willingness to serve or please others.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not servile or submissive

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unservile