Nieulegajcy
Nieulegajcy is a neologism used in some Polish linguistic and sociological writings to describe individuals who consistently resist social pressure, coercion, or expectations to conform. The term is formed from a negation prefix and a root related to yielding, and is sometimes employed to discuss agency, autonomy, and resistance within groups or institutions. It is not a standard entry in major dictionaries, but it appears in analyses that contrast acts of conformity with acts of independent stance.
Etymology and form: The construction draws on the negation nie- and the verb ulegać (to yield). In
Usage and scope: In discourse where researchers examine personal autonomy, resistance to authority, or deviation from
Critique and context: Critics warn that the label can oversimplify complex social dynamics and overlook situational
See also: Nonconformity, Resistance, Autonomy, Social influence.