rebellious
playSimple Definition of rebellious
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: fighting against a government
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: refusing to obey rules or authority or to accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc. : having or showing a tendency to rebel
Full Definition of rebellious
1 a : given to or engaged in rebellion <rebellious troops> b : of, relating to, or characteristic of a rebel or rebellion <a rebellious speech>
2 : resisting treatment or management : refractory
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nounExamples of rebellious in a sentence
<the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government>
<expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey>
15th Century
First Known Use of rebellious
15th century
Other Government and Politics Terms
REBELLIOUS Defined for Kids
rebellious
playDefinition of rebellious for Students
1 : taking part in rebellion <rebellious troops>
2 : fighting against or refusing to obey authority <a rebellious teenager>
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