REBELLIOUS
Dictionary entry overview: What does rebellious mean? • REBELLIOUS (adjective)
The adjective REBELLIOUS has 3 senses:
1. resisting control or authority
2. discontented as toward authority
3. participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
Familiarity information: REBELLIOUS used as an adjective is uncommon.
Dictionary entry details
• REBELLIOUS (adjective)
Meaning:
Resisting control or authority
Context examples:
temperamentally rebellious / a rebellious crew
Similar:
insubordinate (not submissive to authority)
Meaning:
Discontented as toward authority
Synonyms:
disaffected; ill-affected; malcontent; rebellious
Similar:
discontent; discontented (showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing)
Meaning:
Participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
Context example:
the rebelling confederacy
Similar:
disloyal (deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle)
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