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- [ri-bel-yuh s]
- /rɪˈbɛl yəs/
- /rɪˈbelɪəsnəs/
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- [ri-bel-yuh s]
- /rɪˈbɛl yəs/
Definitions of rebelliousness word
- adjective rebelliousness defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel. 1
- adjective rebelliousness pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion. 1
- adjective rebelliousness (of things) resisting treatment; refractory. 1
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Origin of rebelliousness
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin rebelliōsus, equivalent to Latin rebelli(ō) rebellion + -ōsus -ous
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Parts of speech for Rebelliousness
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
exclamation
rebelliousness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 72% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
rebelliousness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for rebelliousness
noun rebelliousness
- assertiveness — confidently aggressive or self-assured; positive: aggressive; dogmatic: He is too assertive as a salesman.
- contumacy — obstinate and wilful rebelliousness or resistance to authority; insubordination; disobedience
- defiance — Defiance is behaviour or an attitude which shows that you are not willing to obey someone.
- despites — in spite of; notwithstanding.
- factiousness — given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
Antonyms for rebelliousness
noun rebelliousness
- docility — easily managed or handled; tractable: a docile horse.
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