CEFR B2

rebellious

adjective

Meaning

Showing a tendency to resist authority, control, or convention.

Examples

His rebellious nature made him question every rule he was given.
The country faced a rebellious uprising against the dictator.

Synonyms: defiant, insubordinate, mutinous, unruly

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rebellious (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbeljəs/

Definition

Showing a tendency to resist authority, control, or convention.

Examples

His rebellious nature made him question every rule he was given.
The country faced a rebellious uprising against the dictator.
She had a rebellious streak, often dyeing her hair bright colors and wearing unconventional clothes.

How to Use rebellious

rebellious against (prepositional phrase): Showing resistance towards a person, group, or system. — "He was rebellious against the established order."
rebellious towards (prepositional phrase): Showing resistance or defiance towards someone or something. — "The students were increasingly rebellious towards their teachers."

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