indocile

[ in-dos-il ]

adjective

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

indocile

/ ˌɪndəʊˈsɪlɪtɪ; ɪnˈdəʊsaɪl /

adjective

1. difficult to discipline or instruct

Derived Forms

• indocility, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of indocile¹

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

Example Sentences

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.

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On these front seats sat the gay and indocile Belgian girls.

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We were alone, and I think I was always less indocile, less unamiable, when there were few witnesses of my behaviour.

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He is a very bold and powerful creature, and becomes more fierce and indocile with age.

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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.

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