Meaning & use
rebellious
Resisting or defying authority, control, or convention.
See it in a sentence
The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school's strict dress code.
A rebellious streak in the colonies eventually led to the war for independence.
A note on using this word
Rebellious can describe a single act of defiance or a lasting personality trait, especially common when describing teenagers.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
obedientcompliant
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