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
First, I noticed the degree of rebelliousness exuded by several of them.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2024
The tiger, in 2022, brought passion and rebelliousness.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2024
Sadness, rebelliousness and a puckish sense of humor are there in her eyes.
From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023
The authorities believed that isolation was the cure for our defiance and rebelliousness.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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