rebellious

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui résiste à l'autorité, au contrôle ou aux normes établies, ou qui manifeste une volonté de désobéir.

Describes someone or something that resists authority, control, or convention.

1. Resisting control or authorityB2formal

   Showing a tendency to resist or defy authority, control, or convention.

   Rebelle

   • The rebellious teenager often argued with his parents.
   • Her rebellious attitude got her into trouble at school.
   • He had a rebellious streak that made him question every rule.

   Synonymescontumaciousdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateinsurgentmutinousrecalcitrantrefractoryunruly

   Antonymescompliantconformabledociledutifulobedientsubmissive

2. Discontented as toward authorityB2formal

   Feeling or expressing dissatisfaction with those in power or with established norms.

   Rebelle, insoumis

   • The workers became rebellious after the pay cuts were announced.
   • A rebellious mood spread through the crowd during the protest.
   • His rebellious remarks were aimed at the government's policies.

   Synonymesdefiantdisobedientinsubordinateinsurgentmutinousrecalcitrantrefractorysubversiveungovernableunruly

   Antonymescompliantconformingdocileobedientsubmissive

3. Participating in organized resistanceC1formal

   Actively taking part in organized opposition or uprising against a constituted government or authority.

   participant à une résistance organisée

   • The rebellious faction launched an attack on the capital.
   • Many citizens joined the rebellious movement to demand change.
   • The army was sent to suppress the rebellious forces in the region.

   Synonymesinsurgentinsurrectionarymutinousrebelrevolutionary

   Antonymescompliantconformistloyalobedientsubmissive