Rebellious

Meaning

defying authority; resisting control; disobedient;

resisting authority or control; showing a desire to rebel

Example Sentences

The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.

The rebellious teenager refused to follow the school rules.

Example Expressions

rebellious spirit

Synonyms

defiant, disobedient, unruly, insubordinate, resistant, nonconformist

Entry 1

defiant, disobedient, unruly, insubordinate

Entry 2

defiant, disobedient, unruly, resistant, nonconformist

Antonyms

obedient, compliant, submissive, conforming

Entry 1

obedient, compliant, submissive, conforming

Entry 2

obedient, compliant, submissive

Collocations

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious behavior, rebellious attitude, rebellious nature

Entry 1

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious behavior, rebellious attitude

Entry 2

rebellious teenager, rebellious spirit, rebellious attitude, rebellious nature