Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rebellious
adjective
/rɪˈbɛl.jəs/
Definition
showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
Examples
- The rebellious teenager often clashed with her parents over her desire to stay out late.
- His rebellious spirit made him question the status quo and seek change.
- She had a rebellious attitude towards the strict dress code at school.
Meaning
Rebellious describes a person or an attitude that is resistant to being controlled or following rules.
Synonyms
- defiant
- insurgent
- disobedient
- unruly
- mutinous
