Definition

The state of being difficult to control or manage; not willing to be taught or disciplined.

Example

The indocility of the students made it challenging for the teacher to maintain order in the classroom.

Conversation

Did you notice how his indocility really stood out during the meeting?

Yeah, it was surprising how he refused to follow the guidelines.

I wonder if he always behaves that way, or if it was just a one-time thing.

It could be a habit; some people just don’t like being told what to do.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Indocility is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "docilis" (from Latin, meaning easily taught or docile). The word describes a state of being not easily taught or unmanageable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to be 'taught' ('docilis') — that's why indocility means being unmanageable or not easily taught.

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