[syn: insubordination, rebelliousness]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Rebellious \Re*bel"lious\ (r[-e]*b[e^]l"y[u^]s), a.
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.
[1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
rebelliousness
n 1: intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude [syn:
defiance, rebelliousness]
2: an insubordinate act [syn: insubordination,
rebelliousness]