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What is another word for Uncompliant? – 176 Uncompliant Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disobedient noncompliant defiant uncooperative rebellious recalcitrant refractory intractable obstinate stubborn resistant unmanageable contrary wayward headstrong wilful unyielding inflexible rigid uncompromising unrelenting persistent dogged mutinous seditious insubordinate disorderly uncontrollable unregulated ungovernable turbulent riotous lawless anarchic chaotic troublesome problematic difficult trying demanding exacting tiresome vexing annoying irritating exasperating infuriating provoking

    Meaning of Uncompliant

    The primary meaning of "uncompliant" refers to a person or thing that does not comply with a rule, standard, or requirement.

    Definitions

    • Refusing or failing to comply with a rule, standard, or requirement
    • * Not conforming to a specified standard or regulation
    • * Disobedient or resistant to authority or control

    Etymology of Uncompliant

    The word "uncompliant" originates from the prefix "un-" meaning not or opposite of, and "compliant" which comes from the Latin "complere" meaning to fulfill or complete, and the suffix "-ant" which forms an adjective indicating a person or thing that performs the action of the verb
    Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals or entities that refuse to adhere to established norms, rules, or regulations

    Example Uses

    • The company was fined for being uncompliant with environmental regulations
    • * The uncompliant behavior of the child made it difficult for the teacher to manage the classroom
    • * The new policy has been met with resistance from uncompliant employees who refuse to adapt to the changes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    compliant obedient cooperative submissive docile tractable manageable yielding flexible compromising relenting obedient dutiful loyal faithful devoted dedicated law-abiding orderly disciplined controlled regulated governed peaceful calm tranquil serene composed collected tolerant patient accommodating conciliatory

    Related Nouns

    noncompliance disobedience defiance rebellion recalcitrance refractoriness intractability obstinacy stubbornness resistance unmanageability contrariness waywardness headstrongness wilfulness unyieldingness inflexibility rigidity uncompromisingness unrelentingness persistence doggedness mutiny sedition insubordination disorder turbulence riot lawlessness anarchy chaos trouble problem difficulty

    Related Verbs

    disobey defy resist refuse rebel revolt protest object oppose withstand persist endure tolerate comply conform submit obey yield compromise relent accommodate conciliate manage control regulate govern discipline

    Related Adjectives

    noncompliant disobedient defiant rebellious recalcitrant refractory intractable obstinate stubborn resistant unmanageable contrary wayward headstrong wilful unyielding inflexible rigid uncompromising unrelenting persistent dogged mutinous seditious insubordinate disorderly turbulent riotous lawless anarchic chaotic troublesome problematic difficult