Contumacious and Decorous

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Contumacious adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.

Usage example: the judge threatened to charge the contumacious witness with contempt of court

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Decorous is an antonym for contumacious.

Nearby Word: contumacy

Decorous adjective - Following the established traditions of refined society and good taste.

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Contumacious is an antonym for decorous.

Nearby Words: decorum, decorously, decor

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