2007-02-13 16:55:02 · 5 answers · asked by kalicha75 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
stubbornly perverse or rebellious; willfully and obstinately disobedient.
2007-02-13 17:03:56 · answer #1 · answered by artemisaodc1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contumacious comes from Latin "contumax" and "tumere", the latter meaning to swell with pride.
Contumacious means perverse; obstinate; stubbornly opposing lawful authority; wilfully disobedient to the orders of a court.
2007-02-14 01:03:59 · answer #2 · answered by Fairy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Defiant of authority;insubordinate,disobedient.
2007-02-14 01:01:57 · answer #3 · answered by ruth4526 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like every one else has allready answered correctly.
2007-02-14 01:09:00 · answer #4 · answered by jossieray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stubburn, head strong
2007-02-14 01:02:59 · answer #5 · answered by baileykay30 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋