/ Dictionary / Index R rebellious: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: re•bel•lious Pronunciation: (ri-bel'yus), [key] — adj. defying or resisting some established authority, government, or tradition; insubordinate; inclined to rebel. pertaining to or characteristic of rebels or rebellion. (of things) resisting treatment; refractory. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: rebellious (Thesaurus) rebellion rebel yell Related Content Daily Word Quiz: vernacular Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language