incompliant

adjective

ˌin-kəm-ˈplī-ənt How to pronounce incompliant (audio)
Definition of incompliantnext
as in rebellious
given to resisting authority or another's control a perpetually incompliant employee who seemed to think that the rules did not apply to him

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Recent Examples of incompliant Financial regulators often use such orders to compel reforms at undercapitalized or incompliant banks. — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 8 Dec. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incompliant
  1. rebellious
  2. rebel
  3. defiant
  4. stubborn
  5. contrary
  6. willful
  7. rigid
  8. recalcitrant
Adjective
  • Stefani’s style influences and stage presence have long catered to a rebellious punk-forward aesthetic.
    — WWD Staff, WWD, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Still retaining the playful, rebellious connotations of the first M.A.D. Editions, the new M.A.D. 2 has another spirit. Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
    — Roberta Naas, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of rebellious
Adjective
  • Her character evolves throughout the series from a superficial adherent to the Capitol’s cruel system to a rebel sympathizer who comes to care deeply for Katniss and Peeta, representing the potential for change even among those benefiting from oppression. 10.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
  • In January, the conflict sharply escalated, as Rwandan troops and their M23 rebel allies took control of Bukavu and Goma, the biggest city in eastern Congo.
    — Jason K. Stearns, TIME, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of rebel
Adjective
  • Related article Palestinian and Israeli filmmakers make defiant speech after winning best documentary Oscar For Ballal, the assault – and Netanyahu’s moves – are even more of a reason to continue to fight for his community.
    — Kareem Khadder, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Two months into his term, President Trump is growing more defiant, creative and ruthless in his pursuit of a central campaign promise: exacting revenge on his political enemies.
    — Zachary Basu, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of defiant
Adjective
  • One daughter, loving but stubborn, leaves for Vilna to study nursing.
    — Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The true top is still stubborn, though: In 2023 women made up just over 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs, 9% of the FTSE CEOs, and 5.4% of CEOs of the S&P Global Broad Market Index.
    — Kweilin Ellingrud, TIME, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of stubborn
Adjective
  • This favorable review was a contrary opinion sell signal.
    — Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • While bullishness indicates positive views on the market, it can also be seen as a contrary indicator when there are signs of excess.
    — Yun Li, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2025
Definition of contrary
Adjective
  • The distinction between willful and non-willful noncompliance is crucial because willful violations carry substantially higher penalties and potential criminal liability.
    — Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Teixeira pleaded guilty last March to six counts of willful retention and transmission of national defense information under the Espionage Act, following his arrest in the most consequential national security breach in years.
    — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of willful
Adjective
  • Candidates overly focused on titles, rigid job descriptions, or chain of command may struggle in a fast-changing environment.
    — Abdo Riani, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, contemporary feminist and critical theories have expanded our understanding of vision and representation, moving beyond rigid categories to embrace fluidity, intersectionality, and self-definition.
    — Alessia Glaviano, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of rigid
Adjective
  • During his first term, Trump’s unconventional diplomacy with another recalcitrant nuclear power, North Korea, ultimately went nowhere, and overall his administration achieved few notable breakthroughs in dealing with adversarial powers.
    — Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Bismarck had a reputation as a wily man who could potentially bring the recalcitrant Lower House to heel.
    — Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of recalcitrant

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“Incompliant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incompliant. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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