권위나 반대에 맞서 공개적으로 저항하거나 대담하게 거부하는 태도로.
In a manner that shows open resistance, bold disobedience, or a refusal to submit to authority or opposition.
예문:
"The protesters stood defiantly in front of the barricades, refusing to move."
"She stared defiantly at her boss after being told to cancel her vacation."
"Despite the threat of punishment, the student defiantly spoke his mind."