Refractory(adjective)
Stubborn or unmanageable; resistant to control or authority.
Hindi meaning:हठी, अवज्ञाकारी
Synonyms: Obstinate, Unruly, Disobedient, Recalcitrant
Antonyms: Obedient, Compliant, Docile, Submissive
Example: The teacher found it difficult to handle the refractory students in the class.
Trick to remember: “Refuse” karne wala factory worker — jo kisi ki na sune, hamesha zid kare — wahi hai refractory! 
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