noun ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The state of being rebellious. uncountable
2. 2
   an insubordinate act wordnet
3. 3
   intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

defianceinsubordinationcold comfortdisappointmentdisobediencedisobediences

Antonyms

All antonyms

complianceconformitydocilityobedience

Etymology

From rebellious + -ness.