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
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
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
