widersetzliche
Widersetzliche is a German adjective derived from widersetzen (to oppose) and the suffix -lich, meaning rebellious, defiant, or refractory. In modern usage it describes behavior, attitudes, or persons that resist authority, norms, or orders. The term is relatively formal and appears mainly in written or descriptive contexts, including historical, sociological, or literary texts.
As a noun, the form can be capitalized as Widersetzliche and used to refer to a person
Usage notes and nuance: widersetzlich as an adjective emphasizes personal attitude and behavior, while broader terms
See also: Widerstand (resistance), Widerständigkeit (resistance/vigilance), Nonkonformismus (nonconformism). The term Widersetzliche remains relatively rare in everyday