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Contumacious (Adjective)

IPA: //ˌkɒntjuˈmeɪʃəs//

Stubbornly or willfully disobedient to authority or control.

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Opprobrium (Noun)

IPA: //əˈprəʊbriəm//

Harsh criticism or public disgrace arising from shameful conduct.

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Malfeasance (Noun)

IPA: /ˌmælˈfiːzəns/

Wrongdoing or misconduct, especially by a public official or person in authority.

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Rebarbative (Adjective)

IPA: /rɪˈbɑːbətɪv/

Unpleasant, repellent, or unattractive, often in a way that pushes people away.

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Pusillanimous (Adjective)

IPA: /ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs/

Lacking courage or determination; timid or cowardly.

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Indurate (Verb / Adjective)

IPA: /ˈɪndjʊreɪt/

(v.) To harden, especially emotionally or physically. (adj.) Emotionally hardened; stubborn or unfeeling.

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Insouciant (Adjective)

IPA: /ɪnˈsuːsiənt/

Showing a casual lack of concern; carefree and unbothered.

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Apocryphal (Adjective)

IPA: /əˈpɒkrɪfəl/

Of doubtful authenticity, although widely circulated as being true.

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Pernicious (Adjective)

IPA: /pərˈnɪʃəs/

Highly harmful or destructive, often in a gradual or subtle way.

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Pusillanimous (Adjective)

IPA: //ˌpjuːsɪˈlænɪməs//

Lacking courage or determination; timid or cowardly.

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