Rebellious: meaning, definitions and examples
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rebellious
[ rɪˈbɛljəs ]
behavior
Showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.
Synonyms
defiant, disobedient, insubordinate, unruly
Examples of usage
- He was always getting into trouble at school for his rebellious behavior.
- The rebellious teenager refused to follow the rules set by his parents.
nature
Having or showing a strong desire to resist authority or control.
Synonyms
contrary, defiant, insubordinate, unruly
Examples of usage
- Her rebellious spirit led her to challenge the status quo.
- The artist's rebellious nature was reflected in his unconventional artworks.
Translations
Translations of the word "rebellious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebelde
🇮🇳 विद्रोही
- बागी (vidrohi
- bagi)
🇩🇪 rebellisch
🇮🇩 pemberontak
🇺🇦 бунтівний
🇵🇱 buntowniczy
🇯🇵 反抗的な (hankō-teki na)
🇫🇷 rebelle
🇪🇸 rebelde
🇹🇷 isyancı
🇰🇷 반항적인 (banhangjeog-in)
🇸🇦 متمرد (mutamarrid)
🇨🇿 rebelující
🇸🇰 rebelský
🇨🇳 反叛的 (fǎnpàn de)
🇸🇮 uporniški
🇮🇸 uppreisnargjarn
🇰🇿 көтерілісші
- бүлікші (kóterilisşi
- búlíkşi)
🇬🇪 მეამბოხე (meambokhe)
🇦🇿 üsyankar
🇲🇽 rebelde
Etymology
The word 'rebellious' originated from the Latin word 'rebellis', which means 'rebellious, insurgent'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of rebellion has been a part of human history for centuries, with individuals and groups challenging authority and societal norms. The term 'rebellious' is often associated with defiance, resistance, and nonconformity.
See also: rebel, rebelling, rebellion, rebelliously, rebelliousness.