recalcitrant

Stubbornly resistant to or defiant of authority or guidance. synonym: obstinate.

Difficult to manage or deal with.

Resistant to chemical decomposition; decomposing extremely slowly.

A recalcitrant person.

Refusing to submit; exhibiting repugnance or opposition; not submissive or compliant; refractory.

Kicking back; recalcitrating; hence, showing repugnance or opposition; refractory.

Marked by a stubborn unwillingness to obey authority.

Unwilling to cooperate socially.

Difficult to deal with or to operate.

A person who is recalcitrant.