rebellious
adjective
re·bel·lious
ri-ˈbel-yəs 
1
2
: resisting treatment or management : refractory
rebelliously
adverb
rebelliousness
noun
Examples of rebellious in a Sentence
the rebellious troops fought a pitched battle with divisions still loyal to the government
expected her son to grow a little more rebellious as he got older, but she knew he understood when to kick and when to obey
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Bottega Veneta offers a timeless iteration with a rebellious undertone, while Hereu and G.H. Bass incorporate woven details for a lighter, transitional take.
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2024
As the ‘90s contributed to using gingham in more rebellious ways, the pandemic, connection to nature, sustainability, and collective need to connect beyond screens led to the gravitation toward outdoor dining and dinner parties, where gingham tablecloths are a classic.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
The boyish toughness and the rebellious independence that made the Vandals appeal to Kathy bears the seeds of the group’s downfall.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton In 1997, Jacobs became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton.
Jacobs, who had recently left his post at Perry Ellis, sought to bring his rebellious sensibilities to the legacy house.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 13 June 2024
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Laura Jackson, Vogue, 20 June 2024
As the ‘90s contributed to using gingham in more rebellious ways, the pandemic, connection to nature, sustainability, and collective need to connect beyond screens led to the gravitation toward outdoor dining and dinner parties, where gingham tablecloths are a classic.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2024
The boyish toughness and the rebellious independence that made the Vandals appeal to Kathy bears the seeds of the group’s downfall.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 18 June 2024
Marc Jacobs at Louis Vuitton In 1997, Jacobs became the artistic director of Louis Vuitton.
Jacobs, who had recently left his post at Perry Ellis, sought to bring his rebellious sensibilities to the legacy house.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 13 June 2024
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“Rebellious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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rebellious
adjective
re·bel·lious
ri-ˈbel-yəs
1
: taking part in rebellion
2
: tending to fight against or disobey authority
rebelliously
adverb
rebelliousness
noun
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