Firm
Firm adjective - Not showing weakness or uncertainty.
Recalcitrant and firm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Recalcitrant" instead an adjective "Firm".
Recalcitrant
Recalcitrant adjective - Given to resisting authority or another's control.
Firm and recalcitrant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Firm" instead an adjective "Recalcitrant".
Nearby Word: recalcitrance
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- determined and firm
- determined and recalcitrant
- steadfast and firm
- steadfast and recalcitrant
- inflexible and firm
- inflexible and recalcitrant
- rigid and firm
- rigid and recalcitrant
- obstinate and firm
- obstinate and recalcitrant
- stubborn and firm
- stubborn and recalcitrant
- unyielding and firm
- unyielding and recalcitrant
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