rebelliousness
Example Sentences
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Despite my rebelliousness, my parents’ work ethic had rubbed off.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
But it was credited with introducing the basics of heavy metal, including the aggressive vocal wail, bass-heavy riffs, demonic subject matter and a general spirit of rebelliousness, according to former Times music critic Richard Cromelin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025
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
