EnglishMain Dictionary
rebellious
Universal Words
adjective
1 unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behaviour, dress, etc:
rebellious teenagers * He has always had a rebellious streak.
2 opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization:
rebellious cities / factions * Rebellious back-benchers are threatening to vote against the government.
rebelliously adverb:
'I don't care!' she said rebelliously.
rebelliousness noun [U]
