Rebelliousness: meaning, definitions and examples
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rebelliousness
[ rɪˈbɛljəsnəs ]
behavior
The quality of being rebellious; defiant of authority or control.
Synonyms
defiance, disobedience, insubordination
Examples of usage
- He was known for his rebelliousness and refusal to follow rules.
- Her rebelliousness often got her into trouble at school.
personality trait
A tendency to resist authority or convention.
Synonyms
contrariness, recalcitrance, stubbornness
Examples of usage
- His rebelliousness was evident in his choice of clothing and music.
- The artist's rebelliousness was reflected in her unconventional paintings.
Translations
Translations of the word "rebelliousness" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebeldia
🇮🇳 विद्रोहीपन
🇩🇪 Rebellionsgeist
🇮🇩 pemberontakan
🇺🇦 бунтівливість
🇵🇱 buntowność
🇯🇵 反抗心 (はんこうしん)
🇫🇷 rébellion
🇪🇸 rebeldía
🇹🇷 isyankarlık
🇰🇷 반항 (반항심)
🇸🇦 تمرد
🇨🇿 vzdorovitost
🇸🇰 vzdorovitosť
🇨🇳 反叛
🇸🇮 uporništvo
🇮🇸 uppreisn
🇰🇿 бүлікшілік
🇬🇪 ამბოხი
🇦🇿 üsyankarlıq
🇲🇽 rebeldía
Word origin
The word 'rebelliousness' originated from the Middle English word 'rebellioun' which came from the Old French 'rebelion' and ultimately from the Latin 'rebellio', meaning 'rebellion'. The suffix '-ness' was added to form the noun 'rebelliousness'. The concept of rebelliousness has been present throughout history, with individuals challenging authority and societal norms to bring about change or express their independence.
See also: rebel, rebelling, rebellion, rebellious, rebelliously.