Recalcitrance(noun)
The quality of being uncooperative or resisting authority or control.
Hindi meaning:आज्ञा उल्लंघन, हठधर्मिता
Synonyms: Defiance, Disobedience, Rebellion, Resistance
Antonyms: Obedience, Compliance, Submission, Docility
Example: The student’s recalcitrance caused constant trouble for the teachers.
Trick to remember: Re (again) + calcitrant (kick) — jo baar-baar laat maar kar oppose kare, wo hota hai recalcitrant nature ka. 
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