CEFR B2

rebelliousness

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being rebellious; a tendency to resist authority, control, or convention.

Examples

Her early rebelliousness was channeled into punk rock music.
The company's success was built on a spirit of innovation and a healthy dose of rebelliousness.

Synonyms: defiance, insubordination, nonconformity, riotousness

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rebelliousness (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbɛljəsnəs/

Definition

The quality or state of being rebellious; a tendency to resist authority, control, or convention.

Examples

Her early rebelliousness was channeled into punk rock music.
The company's success was built on a spirit of innovation and a healthy dose of rebelliousness.
His parents worried about his growing rebelliousness and its potential consequences.

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