rebellious
Translation
rebellious
Examples
He was a rebellious teenager.
He was a rebellious teenager.
She has a rebellious spirit.
She has a rebellious spirit.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) rebellious He was a rebellious teenager.
Similar Words
Synonyms: defiant, disobedient; Antonyms: obedient, compliant
Etymology
From Latin 'rebellis', from 're-' (again) + 'bellum' (war), meaning 'to wage war again'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'rebel' who is 'full of' defiance. The suffix '-ious' means 'full of'.