rebellious
adjective
re·bel·lious
ri-ˈbel-yəs 
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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That would be a massive threat to the hegemony established by the film, especially for people at their most curious, rebellious age.
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
And what could be more rebellious than sending a roomful of serious cinephiles screaming for the exits?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
On May 17, Mercury will enter its sign of rulership, Gemini, and meet up with rebellious Uranus, adding a layer of electricity and shock to the collective atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Despite the pants and long sleeves, there’s still a summer feel to this somewhat rebellious look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
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Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
And what could be more rebellious than sending a roomful of serious cinephiles screaming for the exits?
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 15 May 2026
On May 17, Mercury will enter its sign of rulership, Gemini, and meet up with rebellious Uranus, adding a layer of electricity and shock to the collective atmosphere.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Despite the pants and long sleeves, there’s still a summer feel to this somewhat rebellious look.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for rebellious
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“Rebellious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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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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