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indócil

[ĩ.ˈdɔ.sil]
adjectivepl: indóceis
unruly, intractable, stubborn
1. Not easily taught or trained; resistant to instruction or discipline
The indócil child refused to follow the teacher's instructions.
A criança indócil recusava-se a seguir as instruções da professora.
2. Difficult to control or manage; unmanageable
The horse proved to be indócil and dangerous to ride.
O cavalo provou ser indócil e perigoso para montar.
3. Stubborn and unwilling to comply with rules or authority
His indócil nature made him unpopular in the military academy.
Sua natureza indócil o tornou impopular na academia militar.
NYC Slang
hardheaded, stubborn, difficult
Synonyms
rebeldeteimosodesobedienteinsubordinadorefratáriointratável
Antonyms
dócilobedientesubmissotratáveldisciplinado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
indócil
Standard usage; commonly used in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
indócil
Standard usage; more formal in tone, common in educational contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

criança indócil
aluno indócil
natureza indócil
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