proudly refusing to obey authority对抗的,违抗的;挑衅的
a defiant attitude/gesture挑衅的态度/姿态
The protesters blocking the entrance to the offices remained defiant this morning.堵在办公室入口的抗议者今天早晨态度依然强硬。
not willing to accept criticism or disapproval不接受批评的;不接受不同意见的
The CEO was in a defiant mood as she entered the boardroom.首席执行官进入会场的时候一副听不进意见的样子。