✊rebellious

Meaning

resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

Example Sentences

The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school rules.

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

Example Expressions

rebellious spirit

Synonyms

defiant, disobedient, unruly, resistant, nonconformist, insubordinate

Entry 1

defiant, disobedient, unruly, resistant, nonconformist

Entry 2

defiant, disobedient, unruly, insubordinate

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, submissive, conforming

Entry 1

obedient, compliant, submissive

Entry 2

obedient, compliant, submissive, conforming

Collocations

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious attitude, rebellious nature, rebellious behavior

Entry 1

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious attitude, rebellious nature

Entry 2

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious behavior, rebellious attitude