rebellious — showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈbeljəs/
Korean meaning: 반항적인, 반역적인
Korean pronunciation: 리**벨**리어스
Example Sentences
- His rebellious hair refused to stay down despite three different hair gels.
- The rebellious students organized a protest against the new cafeteria menu.
- Even her rebellious stomach growled loudly during the silent meditation class.
rebellious
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈbeljəs//
showing a desire to resist authority, control, or convention
A rebellious student defies hall monitors and school authority
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Rebellious artist stays serious while painting mysterious symbols
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Origin
From Latin 'rebellis' meaning 'waging war again' or 'resisting,' derived from 're-' (again) and 'bellum' (war). The suffix '-ious' was added to form the adjective.
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“His rebellious hair refused to stay down despite three different hair gels.”
“The rebellious students organized a protest against the new cafeteria menu.”
“Even her rebellious stomach growled loudly during the silent meditation class.”
“The artist's rebellious style challenged traditional painting techniques.”
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