rebelliousness
- a word derived from rebellious.
Example Sentences
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In the shadow of a cleric-stomping father, the Western-educated shah simply couldn’t appreciate Shiism and its rebelliousness.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 8, 2026
First, I noticed the degree of rebelliousness exuded by several of them.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2024
The tiger, in 2022, brought passion and rebelliousness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 1, 2024
“A Small Light” shows the humanity of each member of the group, from Anne’s rebelliousness to the needling of family members and the discomforts of life in hiding.
From Seattle Times ● May 1, 2023
It made me realize where Sam got his rebelliousness from, though.
From "My Brother Sam is Dead" by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier
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