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
Doherty, as Brenda, spent countless hours keeping us company on TV with an unforgettable and relatable portrayal of a teenage girl dealing with competing emotions — insecurity, angst and rebelliousness among them.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 14, 2024
First, I noticed the degree of rebelliousness exuded by several of them.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
“A Small Light” shows the humanity of each member of the group, from Anne’s rebelliousness to the needling of family members and the discomforts of life in hiding.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2023
Papa’s funeral was no time for us to express our selfish childishness, our American rebelliousness.
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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