Rebelliously: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebelliously

[ rɪˈbɛljəsli ]

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behaving in a rebellious manner

In a rebellious or defiant manner; showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention.

Synonyms

defiantly, insubordinately

Examples of usage

She stared rebelliously at her parents when they told her to clean her room.
He spoke rebelliously against the unjust laws imposed by the government.
The students marched rebelliously to protest against the school's decision.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebelliously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rebelde

🇮🇳 विद्रोही ढंग से

🇩🇪 rebellisch

🇮🇩 dengan memberontak

🇺🇦 бунтівно

🇵🇱 buntowniczo

🇯🇵 反抗的に

🇫🇷 rebelle

🇪🇸 rebelde

🇹🇷 isyankar

🇰🇷 반항적으로

🇸🇦 بتمرد

🇨🇿 rebelantsky

🇸🇰 rebelsky

🇨🇳 反叛地

🇸🇮 uporniško

🇮🇸 uppreisnargjarnt

🇰🇿 көтеріліспен

🇬🇪 ამბოხებულად

🇦🇿 üsyankarcasına

🇲🇽 rebelde

Word origin

The word 'rebelliously' is derived from the noun 'rebellion', which comes from the Old French word 'rebellion' and the Latin word 'rebellio'. The concept of rebellion has been present throughout history, with individuals and groups challenging authority and societal norms. The adverb 'rebelliously' captures the spirit of defiance and resistance that is often associated with acts of rebellion.