contumacy (noun)

1. During the Civil Rights Movement, the peaceful protests faced contumacy from those who opposed equality and justice.

2. In the haunted house, the contumacy of the restless spirits was evident through their refusal to leave.

3. In a dystopian future, the protagonist faces the contumacy of the oppressive government, determined to fight for freedom.

4. The contumacy of the non-believers challenged the authority and teachings of the religious leader.

1. The painting depicted the contumacy of a defiant figure refusing to appear before a court.

2. In ancient Greek mythology, the gods punished contumacy by unleashing their wrath upon the disobedient mortals.

3. The novel explored the consequences of a character's contumacy towards the court system and its impact on their journey.

4. Why did the rebellious chicken get arrested? Because of its contumacy in refusing to appear before the court of eggs!