- 1unwilling to obey rules or accept normal standards of behavior, dress, etc. rebellious teenagers He has always had a rebellious streak.
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- 2opposed to the government of a country; opposed to those in authority within an organization rebellious cities/factions Rebellious members of the House of Representatives are threatening to vote against the bill.
adverb “I don't care!” she said rebelliously.
noun [uncountable]See rebellious in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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