Definition for
rebellious
– Acting as a rebel, or having the disposition of one; defying lawful authority; openly disobedient or insubordinate.
– Pertaining to or characteristic of a rebel or rebellion; of rebel character, relation, or use.
– Hard to treat or deal with; resisting effort or operation; refractory: applied to things.
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Synonyms Insubordinate, disobedient. See
– Specifically, in metallurgy, difficult to reduce; requiring extra manipulation or extreme heat: said of ores from which it is difficult to separate the metal.
adjective – Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.
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