rebellious Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite resisting control or authority
    • temperamentally rebellious
    • a rebellious crew
  2. adjective satellite discontented as toward authority
    malcontent; ill-affected; disaffected.
  3. adjective satellite participating in organized resistance to a constituted government
    • the rebelling confederacy

WordNet

Re*bel"lious adjective
Definitions
  1. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force. "Thy rebellious crew." "Proud rebellious arms." Milton. -- Re*bel"lious*ly, adv. -- Re*bel"lious*ness, n.

Webster 1913