Learn English – Word to describe someone doing something even though told not to

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I'm looking ideally for a word to describe someone who does something even when they're told not to. Like, if they're told not to do something like a dare, or just to not go and do such-and-such, they will do it. In fact, it will only make them more determined that they can do it.

Examples:

She was described as ___ because she was told to not go to the party, but did it anyways.

She was called ___ since her father told her to not do any stupid dares but she didn't listen to him.

He has a tendency to be ___ – he likes to prove he can do it, despite others telling him he can't.

Thanks for your answers!

Best Answer

I have always used contrary:

[Merriam-Webster]
2 : being not in conformity with what is usual or expected
// actions contrary to company policy
// contrary evidence
4 : temperamentally unwilling to accept control or advice

So:

She was described as contrary because she was told to not go to the party, but did it anyways.

She was called contrary since her father told her to not do any stupid dares but she didn't listen to him.

He has a tendency to be contrary—he likes to prove he can do it, despite others telling him he can't.

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