English dictionary

rebellious

/r/I/'b/E/l/j//@/s/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

adjective

Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.

adjective

Source: webster1913

resisting control or authority

adj.all

Examples
Temperamentally rebellious.

A rebellious crew.

Source: WordNet 3.0
discontented as toward authority

adj.all

Synonyms disaffected ill-affected malcontent

Source: WordNet 3.0
participating in organized resistance to a constituted government

adj.all

Source: WordNet 3.0