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What is the opposite of docile?

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Opposite of characterized by obedience, subservience, or readiness to accept instruction or direction
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Opposite of ready to accept instruction or direction in an obedient manner
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Opposite of accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance
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Opposite of open to instruction or being taught
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Opposite of having a gentle, mild or patient nature or character
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Opposite of having the ability to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering
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Opposite of gentle or pacific in nature or demeanor
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Opposite of shy or timid in nature or demeanor
“The children are assertive enough to ask for what they want, when they want it.”
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Opposite of not easily upset or excited
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Opposite of domesticated and tamed, especially of, or as, a pet
“The huntsman relents out of pity but also cynically reminds himself that Snow White will probably be devoured by wild animals.”
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