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Meaning of rebelliousness
The state of being rebellious
Etymology of rebelliousness
The word "rebelliousness" comes from the Latin "rebellis," meaning "rebellious" or "defiant," and the suffix "-ness," which forms a noun indicating a state or quality
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a range of behaviors, from mild disobedience to full-blown revolution
Synonyms
disobedience
defiance
noncompliance
insubordination
contumacy
recalcitrance
obstinacy
stubbornness
uncooperativeness
resistance
dissent
opposition
mutiny
insurgency
subversion
radicalism
militancy
activism
protest
riotousness
unruliness
disorderliness
lawlessness
anarchism
nihilism
iconoclasm
nonconformity
unconventionality
rebellious
refractory
intractable
unmanageable
ungovernable
turbulent
tempestuous
stormy
violent
aggressive
belligerent
pugnacious
combative
bellicose
Definitions
- The quality of being rebellious, disposed to resist control or authority
- * A refusal to obey rules or authority, or a desire to challenge or change the existing order
Usage Examples
- The student's rebelliousness in class was starting to disrupt the learning environment
- * The artist's rebelliousness against traditional forms and conventions led to the creation of a new and innovative style
- * The government's crackdown on dissent was met with widespread rebelliousness and protests in the streets