Rebellious Meaning
/ɹəˈbɛliəs/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjShowing rebellion.
Sentence Examples
Children have a tendency to become rebellious.
Tom is a rebellious boy.
Thy princes are rebellious, and companions of thieves.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ student constantly refused to follow classroom rules and challenged the teacher.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ teenager refused to follow any rules and constantly challenged authority at school.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English rebellious; equivalent to rebel + -ious.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
""Tedd's feeling a bit rebellious." "I'm not rebelling! I'm self actualizing! By rebelling.""
— 2014 April 17, Dan Shive, El Goonish Shive (webcomic), Comic for Thursday, Apr 17, 2014:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ student constantly refused to follow classroom rules and challenged the teacher.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ teenager refused to follow any rules and constantly challenged authority at school.