defiant Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
    noncompliant.
    • brought up to be aggressive and defiant
    • a defiant attitude

WordNet

De*fi"ant adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. défiant, p. pr. of défier. See Defy.
Definitions
  1. Full of defiance; bold; insolent; as, a defiant spirit or act.
    In attitude stern and defiant. Longfellow.
    -- De*fi"ant*ly, adv. -- De*fi"ant*ness, n.

Webster 1913