indocile Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite of persons
    ungovernable; unruly; uncontrollable.
    • the little boy's parents think he is spirited, but his teacher finds him unruly

WordNet


In*doc"ile adjective
Etymology
L. indocilis: cf. F. indocile. See In- not, and Docile.
Definitions
  1. Not teachable; indisposed to be taught, trained, or disciplined; not easily instructed or governed; dull; intractable.

Webster 1913