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
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