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Plural
rebelliousnesses
1
an insubordinate act
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2
the act of intentionally refusing to obey social norms or authority often with a disrespectful attitude
- His rebelliousness against the school's dress code led to disciplinary action.
- The group's rebelliousness was a response to the oppressive government policies.
- Rebelliousness is often seen in adolescents as they try to assert their independence.
- His rebelliousness towards traditional customs set him apart from his peers.
- He was punished for his rebelliousness after speaking out against the administration.
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