rebellious
[ ri-bel-yuhs ]
/ rɪˈbɛl yəs /
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adjective
defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion.
(of things) resisting treatment; refractory.
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rebellious
/ (rɪˈbɛljəs) /
adjective
showing a tendency towards rebellion
(of a problem, etc) difficult to overcome; refractory
Derived forms of rebellious
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