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rebelliousness

/rɪˈbɛlɪəsnəs/ noun · British & US
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What does rebelliousness mean?

noun

A tendency to resist or defy authority, rules, or conventions. A spirit of resistance or disobedience.

Example

"The rebelliousness of the young people in the town was a source of concern for the local authorities."

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