"Defiant mood" refers to a state of resistance or rebellion against authority or a challenge, where someone is determined to oppose or defy it. Full definition
According to the Winnipeg Free Press, Tennenhouse was in defiant mood after receiving his punishment, telling the paper his clients knew what he was doing. (canadianlawyermag.com)
The so - called Blairite wing of the party was in defiant mood at the fringe meeting held by Progress in the Odeon cinema in Brighton. (totalpolitics.com)
The painter was in defiant mood and says he will appeal the decision: «To quote one of the most famous British statesman,» he said, «We will never surrender.» (apollo-magazine.com)