re·bel·lious

[ri-bel-yuhs]
adjective
1.
defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel.
2.
pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion.
3.
(of things) resisting treatment; refractory.

Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin rebelliōsus, equivalent to Latin rebelli(ō) rebellion + -ōsus -ous

re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
re·bel·lious·ness, noun
half-re·bel·lious, adjective
half-re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
half-re·bel·lious·ness, noun
non·re·bel·lious, adjective
non·re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
non·re·bel·lious·ness, noun
qua·si-re·bel·lious, adjective
qua·si-re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
sem·i·re·bel·lious, adjective
sem·i·re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
sem·i·re·bel·lious·ness, noun
un·re·bel·lious, adjective
un·re·bel·lious·ly, adverb
un·re·bel·lious·ness, noun


1. defiant, insurgent, mutinous, seditious, rebel, refractory, disobedient, contumacious.
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rebellious (rɪˈbɛljəs) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
1.  showing a tendency towards rebellion
2.  (of a problem, etc) difficult to overcome; refractory
 
re'belliously
 
adv
 
re'belliousness
 
n

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rebellious
mid-15c., from L. rebellis (see rebel).
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Example sentences
But the troops have become troublesome, even rebellious, of late.
It's a toned-down reaction to the big platforms, streaked blond hair and
  rebellious styles of the past few years.
Its purpose is to maintain tight control over a potentially rebellious colony,
  and to eliminate all significant opposition.
Let him be dangerous-he will soon grow out of this rebellious stage with a
  little nurturing.
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