rebellious

adjective
UK: /rɪˈbel.i.əs/
US: /rɪˈbel.i.əs/

  1. Unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc.

    1. He is a rebellious young man who always breaks the rules.
    2. She had a rebellious phase in her teens, dyeing her hair and wearing strange clothes.

  2. Relating to or expressing defiance; showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

    1. The rebellious students staged a protest against the school's new policy.
    2. His rebellious attitude made him a difficult employee, but he was undeniably creative.

Synonyms

defiant insurgent mutinous nonconformist
rebellious noun

  1. A person who resists authority, control, or tradition.

    1. He was seen as a rebellious for speaking out against injustice.
    2. The young activists aimed to be rebellious, challenging established social norms.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rebellious" in English means: Unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc., Relating to or expressing defiance; showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention..

The phonetic transcription of "rebellious" is /rɪˈbel.i.əs/ in British English and /rɪˈbel.i.əs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rebellious": defiant, insurgent, mutinous, nonconformist.

Example usage of "rebellious": "He is a rebellious young man who always breaks the rules.". More examples on the page.