rebellious

/ɹɪbˈɛlɪəs/

/ɹəˈbɛɫjəs/, /ɹɪˈbɛɫjəs/

[adjective]

rebellious

[ADJECTIVE]

(of a person) not willing to follow rules, standards, or norms accepted by society or people in authority

synonyms : disaffected

ill-affected

malcontent

resisting control or authority

participating in organized resistance to a constituted government

Examples

1. Alice's rebellious behavior and disregard for authority have earned her the reputation of being the black sheep of the school.

2. In the past, some people believed that clergymen's sons always turned out badly because they were thought to be rebellious and resentful towards their fathers' strict religious upbringing.

3. The kids are rebellious.

4. The kids are always rebellious.

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