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.
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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