rebellious

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective resisting control or authority
  2. adjective discontented as toward authority
  3. adjective participating in organized resistance to a constituted government

Etymology

From Middle English rebellious; equivalent to rebel + -ious.

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