1) insubordinate, rebellious
2) resisting authority
3) insubordinate, rebellious
Synonyms: headstrong, obstinate
contumacious : authority
contumacious <> obedient
The man was put in jail for contumacious actions.
The contumacious little girl refused to listen to reason and to wear a jacket or shoes.
Re:contumacious: 不听命令的; stubbornly disobedient; stubbornly rebelli ..
contumacious : authority = hidebound : innovation 不听命令的:权威=死板的:创新
contumacious : authority = conservative : innovation
contumacious : authority = reactionary : change (A refuse B)