rebellious
/ɹɪbˈɛljʌs/adjective3 syllables
Rebellious means: discontented as toward authority.
Synonyms for rebellious7
adjective, as in discontented as toward authority
adjective, as in resisting control or authority
insubordinate
adjective, as in participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
disloyal
What does rebellious mean?3
adjective
1
discontented as toward authority
2
resisting control or authority“temperamentally rebellious”
3
participating in organized resistance to a constituted government“the rebellious confederacy”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
Rebellious in a sentence
- Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves.shanghainese
- Showing up to a party without an invitation was quite rebellious.Amastan
- Where did you get this rebellious nature from?Amastan
- She seems to be attracted to guys with a rebellious edge.Amastan
- Black leather jackets are associated with a rebellious style.Amastan
- Rebellious teenagers often threaten to run away from home.ddnktr
- I possess a strong sense of individuality and a rebellious spirit.Nuel
- He teaches a class with a conspicuous number of rebellious and unruly pupils.sundown
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