B2adjectivepsychologysociety
US/rɪˈbel.jəs/
UK/rɪˈbel.jəs/
refusing to obey rules or authority, especially in a deliberate way
In context
As a teenager, he was rebellious and often argued with his parents.
The rebellious soldiers refused to follow the general's orders.
She has a rebellious streak that often gets her into trouble.
Words that go with rebellious
adjective + noun
- rebellious teenagerTheir rebellious teenager refused to do any homework.
- rebellious streakEven as an adult, he had a rebellious streak.
- rebellious spiritThe singer is known for her rebellious spirit.
- rebellious phaseMost children go through a rebellious phase.
- rebellious natureHis rebellious nature made him a poor soldier.