uncomplying

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On these terms they lived; and their character, influenced accordingly, was watchful, suspicious, and timid—yet obstinate, uncomplying, and skilful in evading the dangers to which they were exposed.

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

But Súdáveh still kept in view her own design, and still laboring for its success, sedulously read her own incantations to prevent disappointment, at any rate to punish the uncomplying youth if she failed.

From The Persian Literature, Comprising The Shah Nameh, The Rubaiyat, The Divan, and The Gulistan, Volume 1 by Gottheil, Richard James Horatio

The temper and habits of the young are not become so stiff and uncomplying as when more advanced in life; they form more easily to each other, and hence many occasions of disgust are removed.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern, Vol. 15 by Various

Age and wealth are uncomplying task-masters—habit and power endure restraint with an ill grace.

From The O'Donoghue Tale Of Ireland Fifty Years Ago by Lever, Charles James

This man," continues Nicholas, "displayed upon every occasion a more uncomplying spirit of independence than any of the other chiefs.

From John Rutherford, the White Chief by Craik, George Lillie