rebellious
adjective
defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
rebelliousness
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a word derived from
rebellious.
Example Sentences
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To some aficionados, the bikes are an expression of the same rebelliousness that fueled the rise of companies such as Harley-Davidson.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026
But it was credited with introducing the basics of heavy metal, including the aggressive vocal wail, bass-heavy riffs, demonic subject matter and a general spirit of rebelliousness, according to former Times music critic Richard Cromelin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
First, I noticed the degree of rebelliousness exuded by several of them.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024
Sadness, rebelliousness and a puckish sense of humor are there in her eyes.
From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2023
I maintain that nurture, rather than nature, is the primary molder of personality, but my father possessed a proud rebelliousness, a stubborn sense of fairness, that I recognize in myself.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
