indocile

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As instances of the first statement, the elephant is actually, and in his real circus life, an indocile and malicious beast, prone to blind rages, revenges, and sly malice.

From Belford's Magazine, Vol 2, December 1888 by Various

We, however, thought it best to attempt no persuasion, lest we should aggravate the sullen pride of his character, and render him still more indocile for the future. 

From Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] by Huc, Evariste Regis

Aldonza was by no means indocile or incapable.

From The Armourer's Prentices by Hennessy, W.J.

Under their instruction he proved as ready a scholar, as he had been indocile and restive to the pedant who held the office of his tutor.

From Caleb Williams Or Things as They Are by Godwin, William

How often," she says, "have I heard my sister Maria remark, 'Si mon père n'avait pas été si sévère avec moi, je n'aurais rien fait de bon; j'étais paresseuse et indocile.'

From Garcia the Centenarian And His Times Being a Memoir of Manuel Garcia's Life and Labours for the Advancement of Music and Science by Mackinlay, M. (Malcolm) Sterling