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rebellious

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈbɛljəs/ · UK /rɪˈbeljəs/

rebellious means: Refusing to follow rules or accept the control of people in authority.

adjective

RESISTING AUTHORITYB2

Refusing to follow rules or accept the control of people in authority.

  • He was a rebellious teenager.
  • Her rebellious attitude caused arguments at home.
  • The king struggled to control the rebellious soldiers.

Similar words: defiant, disobedient

Opposites: obedient, compliant

Common phrases: rebellious teenager, rebellious attitude, rebellious spirit

Questions about rebellious

What does rebellious mean?

Refusing to follow rules or accept the control of people in authority.

What is rebellious in other languages?

Türkçe: asi · Español: rebelde · Français: rebelle · Deutsch: rebellisch · Italiano: ribelle · 日本語: 反抗的な

How do you pronounce rebellious?

In American English /rɪˈbɛljəs/; in British English /rɪˈbeljəs/.

How do you use rebellious in a sentence?

He was a rebellious teenager. Her rebellious attitude caused arguments at home.

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