rebellious
rebellisch – rebellischer – am rebellischsten
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rebellious
Rebelling against authorities, rules, or existing conditions and refusing to obey.
Der rebellische Jugendliche widersetzte sich ständig den Regeln seiner Eltern.
The rebellious teenager constantly defied his parents' rules.
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| comparative | rebellischer |
| superlative | am rebellischsten |
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'Rebellisch' is formed from 'Rebell' (rebel) and the ending '-isch'. The ending turns a word referring to a person into an adjective describing qualities, behavior, or attitudes.
Seine rebellische Haltung führte oft zu Konflikten mit den Lehrern.
His rebellious attitude often led to conflicts with his teachers.
'Rebellisch' often appears with words such as 'Jugendliche' (teenager), 'Haltung' (attitude), 'Phase' (phase), 'Verhalten' (behavior), and 'Künstler' (artist). It usually describes a conscious rejection of rules or authorities.
In seiner rebellischen Phase hörte er auf keinen guten Rat.
During his rebellious phase, he wouldn't listen to any good advice.
Depending on the context, 'rebellisch' can sound approving, critical, or neutral. The context shows whether the rebellion is presented as courageous, problematic, or simply as part of a phase of life.
Die rebellische Aktivistin setzte sich öffentlich gegen die ungerechten Regeln ein.
The rebellious activist publicly stood up against the unfair rules.
