What is the meaning of rebellious?

adjective

  • Resisting control or authority.
    • usage: "temperamentally rebellious"; "a rebellious crew"
  • Discontented as toward authority.
  • Participating in organized resistance to a constituted government.
    • usage: "the rebelling confederacy"
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