rebellious
adjective
re·bel·lious
ri-ˈbel-yəs 
1
2
: resisting treatment or management : refractory
rebelliously
adverb
rebelliousness
noun
Examples of rebellious in a Sentence
the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government
expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey
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Tired of the toxic culture within the group, Veronica teams up with her rebellious new boyfriend, J.D. (played by Christian Slater), and things quickly spiral out of control as their plot to take down the Heathers turns deadly.
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Her funny dynamics with her siblings were more than relatable with Justin (David Henrie) as the smart, trustworthy kind of uptight eldest sibling, Alex, as the middle child with a rebellious spirit, and Max (Jake T. Austin) as the funny and a bit dumb younger brother.
—Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
Her religious fervor often puts her in the role of disciplinarian for her rebellious niece Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) and soft-hearted sister Hilda (Lucy Davis), both of whom lack the discipline to serve the Dark Lord with the proper rigor.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Inspired by the rebellious spirit of S.E. Hinton’s character in The Outsiders, Ponyboy evokes a nostalgic yet modern take on 1960s America, with playful nods to classic American comfort food and retro dinner parties.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Jane Lacroix, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
Her funny dynamics with her siblings were more than relatable with Justin (David Henrie) as the smart, trustworthy kind of uptight eldest sibling, Alex, as the middle child with a rebellious spirit, and Max (Jake T. Austin) as the funny and a bit dumb younger brother.
—Stephanie Andrade, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2024
Her religious fervor often puts her in the role of disciplinarian for her rebellious niece Sabrina (Kiernan Shipka) and soft-hearted sister Hilda (Lucy Davis), both of whom lack the discipline to serve the Dark Lord with the proper rigor.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2024
Inspired by the rebellious spirit of S.E. Hinton’s character in The Outsiders, Ponyboy evokes a nostalgic yet modern take on 1960s America, with playful nods to classic American comfort food and retro dinner parties.
—Chelsea Frank, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Rebellious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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rebellious
adjective
re·bel·lious
ri-ˈbel-yəs
1
: taking part in rebellion
2
: tending to fight against or disobey authority
rebelliously
adverb
rebelliousness
noun
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