refusive

/rɪˈfjuːsɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

tending to refuse or resistant to something

“The refusive attitude of the company towards new ideas stifled innovation.”

2. noun

a quality of being resistant or unwilling to accept or adopt something

“The refusiveness of the community towards change caused concern among its leaders.”

Synonyms

  • obdurate
  • refractory

Antonyms

  • acquiescent
  • receptive