What does contumaciously mean?
: stubbornly disobedient : rebellious She was warned that her contumacious conduct would not be tolerated.
What is etymology of contumacious?
contumacious (adj.) “headstrong, insolent, resisting legitimate authority,” c. 1600, from Latin contumaci-, stem of contumax “haughty, insolent, obstinate” (see contumely) + -ous.
Is contumacious a word?
adj. Obstinately disobedient or rebellious; insubordinate. con′tu·ma′cious·ly adv.
What is the meaning of Pertinacity?
1a : adhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design. b : perversely persistent. 2 : stubbornly tenacious. Other Words from pertinacious Synonyms Choose the Right Synonym Did you know?
What is the definition of guileful?
adjective. insidiously cunning; artfully deceptive; wily.
What does pertly mean?
Definitions of pertly. adverb. in an impudent or impertinent manner. synonyms: freshly, impertinently, impudently, saucily.
What is the meaning of fourscore in English?
four times twenty
: being four times twenty : eighty.