1. not easily taught, led, or controlled; stubborn or unruly
Usage: formal

Examples

• The indocile student refused to follow classroom rules.
• His indocile nature made him difficult to manage as an employee.
• The indocile horse would not respond to the trainer’s commands.
• Parents struggled with their indocile teenager’s rebellious behavior.
• The indocile prisoner caused constant problems for the guards.
• Her indocile attitude toward authority got her into frequent trouble.