Rebellious
(adjective)
- Resistant to authority or control; inclined to rebel or disobey.
- Having a strong desire to resist or fight against authority or control.
Origin:
From re- (again) + bellare (to fight or wage war), from bellum (war).
Examples:
- The rebellious teenager refused to follow his parents' rules.
- He was known for his rebellious attitude towards authority figures.
- The country was in a state of rebellion against the government's policies.
- She had a rebellious streak and always wanted to do things her own way.
- The workers were rebellious and refused to work under the new management.