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/
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
The rebellious teenager slams the door after refusing her father's rules.
Rebellious artist stays serious while painting mysterious symbols
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
re- (again) + bell (war) + -ious (adjective suffix) = rebellious
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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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