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- [ri-bel-yuh s]
- /rɪˈbɛl yəs/
- /rɪˈbel.i.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-bel-yuh s]
- /rɪˈbɛl yəs/
Definitions of rebellious word
- adjective rebellious defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel. 1
- adjective rebellious pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion. 1
- adjective rebellious (of things) resisting treatment; refractory. 1
- adjective rebellious resisting authority, rules 1
- adjective rebellious anti-authority 1
- adjective rebellious If you think someone behaves in an unacceptable way and does not do what they are told, you can say they are rebellious. 0
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Origin of rebellious
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin rebelliōsus, equivalent to Latin rebelli(ō) rebellion + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Rebellious
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rebellious popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rebellious
adj rebellious
- anarchic — If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws.
- anarchical — of, like, or tending to anarchy.
- anarchistic — An anarchistic person believes in anarchism. Anarchistic activity or literature promotes anarchism.
- anti — You can refer to people who are opposed to a particular activity or idea as antis.
- anti-thetical — of the nature of or involving antithesis.
adjective rebellious
- antisocial — Someone who is antisocial is unwilling to meet and be friendly with other people.
- attacking — to set upon in a forceful, violent, hostile, or aggressive way, with or without a weapon; begin fighting with: He attacked him with his bare hands.
- challenging — A challenging task or job requires great effort and determination.
- contrariant — Contrary; opposed; antagonistic; contradictory.
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
Antonyms for rebellious
adj rebellious
- in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
- in pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
- law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.
adjective rebellious
- conformist — Someone who is conformist behaves or thinks like everyone else rather than doing things that are original.
- governable — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
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