The Open Dictionary

rebelliously

adverb

UK/rɪˈbel.i.əs.li/
US/rɪˈbel.i.əs.li/

Definitions of rebelliously adverb

  1. in a manner that demonstrates a refusal to be controlled or to conform to expected behavior.

    • "I don't care!" she said to him in a rebellious tone.

    • He refused to adhere to the established rules, acting rebelliously.

    • She rebelliously challenged societal expectations for women.

  2. in a manner that opposes authority and seeks to change the established system.

    • They rebelliously rose up in opposition to other members within their party.

    • The employees rebelliously initiated a strike in opposition to the company's new policy.

    • The students rebelliously organized protests, demanding that the school administration change unfair rules.