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]