rebelliousness
Example Sentences
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In the shadow of a cleric-stomping father, the Western-educated shah simply couldn’t appreciate Shiism and its rebelliousness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
“They see Chicano culture, this rebelliousness, resilience, independence, and it’s a way to express themselves, find an identity and create community.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2025
First, I noticed the degree of rebelliousness exuded by several of them.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
Sadness, rebelliousness and a puckish sense of humor are there in her eyes.
From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023
Teachers like Mr. Brown had spotted his intellect and tried to fan it, but others were annoyed by his wise-guy rebelliousness.
From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz
