The Open Dictionary

rebelliousness

名词

UK/rɪˈbel.i.əs.nəs/
US/rɪˈbel.i.əs.nəs/

定义 rebelliousness 名词

  1. Uncountable

    The act of opposing the ideas of those in authority and planning to change the system, often through the use of force.

    • This region is renowned for its history of rebelliousness that led to the revolution.

    • The act of civic rebelliousness was on full display.

    • The students' rebelliousness ultimately forced the university president to resign.

  2. Uncountable

    The quality of being difficult to control and not behaving as others expect.

    • Adolescence is often marked by teenage rebelliousness.

    • It is often believed that boys are more prone to risk-taking and rebelliousness.

    • His rebelliousness made it difficult for him to abide by the school rules.