INDOCILE Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

indocile

adjective

Definition of indocile

as in rebellious

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Adjective

For seven seasons, a hodgepodge crew mixing Starfleet and the rebellious Maquis put aside their differences after they got zapped 70,000 lightyears away from Earth, deep into the uncharted Delta Quadrant.

— Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 July 2026
This could bring about sudden ideas, or trigger rebellious impulses and creative imagination.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026

Definition of rebellious

Adjective

Conduct disorder affects children and teens and involves a consistent pattern of disobedient and aggressive behaviors.

— Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 21 May 2026
Rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have infuriated prominent MAGA figures online, but in terms of GOP elections, the president has been able to elbow out critics in Congress and disobedient legislators in red states.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 17 May 2026

Definition of disobedient

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In the period immediately preceding the war, Reynolds shows us, people on both sides almost instinctively reached for this conceit to explain the irrepressible conflict.

— James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Adam Weiner, leader of the acclaimed and irrepressible band Low Cut Connie, is a force of nature who never seems to be light on releases, road dates or enthusiasm.

— John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 June 2026

Definition of irrepressible

Adjective

To this point, those celebrations have been rowdy but civil, with rival fan bases showing respect to one another in these moments of soccer-loving unity.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
The 45-second clip features Oasis’ rowdy crowds and hints at rehearsal footage as Noel and Liam Gallagher talk about their reunion years after Oasis’ acrimonious breakup.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 4 July 2026

Definition of rowdy

Adjective

The project’s name is what Sprouse and Columbus call their friend group of rambunctious guys.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 7 July 2026
Merzouk took on the tough responsibility of coaching a bunch of rambunctious kids (including Alek) on the Eastside Kickers club in Cleveland Heights.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

Definition of rambunctious

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