seem defiant

Examples (10)

• Even when he agrees, he can sometimes seem defiant.
• The teenager seemed defiant when his parents questioned him.
• Although she said nothing, she seemed defiant through her silence.
• The prisoner seemed defiant, refusing to show any remorse.
• He was warned that any further outbursts would make him seem defiant to the jury.
• The employees seem defiant in the face of the new company policy.
• To an outsider, her quiet determination might seem defiant.
• Lately, the team has seemed defiant against the coach's new strategies.
• If you cross your arms like that, you will seem defiant.
• With her steady gaze, she seemed defiant as she faced the board of directors.