Definitions of rebellious

1. Rebelliousness.

2. Rebelliously.

3. discontented as toward authority

4. Engaged in rebellion; disposed to rebel; of the nature of rebels or of rebellion; resisting government or lawful authority by force.

5. Opposing or resisting lawful authority; resisting control.

6. Inclined to, or engaged in, rebellion.

7. Rebelling or disposed to rebel.

8. Renouncing and resisting lawful authority; engaged in rebellion.

9. Opposing a government by force of arms, to which allegiance or obedience is due; disobedient.