Antonym of docile

Antonyms of adj docile

3 senses of docile

Sense 1:

docile (vs. stubborn)

stubborn (vs. docile), obstinate, unregenerate
bloody-minded, cantankerousbolshy, stroppybullheaded, bullet-headed, pigheadeddogged, dour, persistent, pertinacious, tenacious, unyieldingcontrarious, cross-graineddeterminedhardheaded, mulishstiff-neckedstrong-minded, strong-willed

Sense 2:

docile, teachable

INDIRECT (VIA tractable) -> intractable

Sense 3:

docile, gentle

INDIRECT (VIA tame) -> wild, untamed