rebellious

adjective
/rɪˈbɛljəs/

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

Related Vocabularies

Serving or tending to prohibit or forbid.
Mentioned earlier; previously stated.
Spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth
not subject to decay; lasting forever; eternal
deserved, appropriate, and fitting (especially punishment)
no longer in existence; having died out completely

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