In Defiant Mood Meaning?

(dɪfaɪənt ) adjective. If you say that someone is defiant, you mean they show aggression or independence by refusing to obey someone. The players are in a defiant mood as they prepare for tomorrow's game. Synonyms: resisting, challenging, rebellious, daring More Synonyms of defiant.

What does defiant mean?

: full of or showing a disposition to challenge, resist, or fight : full of or showing defiance : bold, impudent defiant rebels a defiant refusal Mantor struck a defiant pose, his chin out, and rocked for a moment on the heels of his boots.—

Does defiant mean disobedient?

Defiantly is an adverb that is linked to the noun defiance which is defined as "bold disobedience." It is one thing to behave badly and hope to get away with it. It is quite another to want to be seen behaving badly — that's action done defiantly: it defies, or openly goes against an order or rule.