rebelliousness
Example Sentences
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Mr. Sottile’s Johnny exudes a warm bonhomie, embracing Linda and Ned’s smoldering rebelliousness, but also showing sincere affection for Julia, whom Ms. Griggs makes likable despite her overweening ambition.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
It shows my rebelliousness, “Life, you are not going to get me down. I am going to look at the sun.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 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
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
