indocile

American  

[in-dos-il] / ɪnˈdɒs ɪl /

adjective

1. not willing to receive teaching, training, or discipline; fractious; unruly.

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indocile British  

/ ˌɪndəʊˈsɪlɪtɪ, ɪnˈdəʊsaɪl /

adjective

1. difficult to discipline or instruct

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Other Word Forms

• indocility noun

Etymology

Origin of indocile

From the Latin word indocilis, dating back to 1595–1605. See in- ³, docile

Example Sentences

A feeling of sudden, proud self-confidence, an indocile wish to walk unmoved in spite of grim environments, plainly possessed him, and when he reached the wicket-gate he turned in without apparent effort. 

From Wessex Tales by Hardy, Thomas

Indeed, the child had always been wayward and strange, and especially indocile to Edith's instructions, although she seemed at times to have a strong affection for her.

From Delusion, or The Witch of New England by Lee, Eliza Buckminster

Corneille, as has been said above, was one of Richelieu's five poets, but he was indocile to the Cardinal's caprices; and either this indocility or jealousy set Richelieu against Le Cid.

From A Short History of French Literature by Saintsbury, George

Aldonza was by no means indocile or incapable. 

From The Armourer's Prentices by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

How often," she says, "have I heard my sister Maria remark, 'Si mon père n'avait pas été si sévère avec moi, je n'aurais rien fait de bon; j'étais paresseuse et indocile.'

From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling