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Recalcitrant
Definitions
Hard to manage, unruly, difficult to work with.Usage: John is the most recalcitrant of our employees.
(Adjective) noncompliant
(Adjective) The antonym of submissive
stubborn
Usage: It is not difficult for an American tax payer to be labeled "recalcitrant" as part of the new law.
(Adjective) reluctant, balky, resisting
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