Pronunciation IPA (key): /rəˈbɛliəs/ or /rəˈbɛljəs/ Audio (UK)(file) Hyphenation: re‧bel‧lious Adjective Positive rebellious Comparative more rebellious Superlative most rebellious A rebellious person is someone who resists authority or control. Antonyms: compliant and docile Related words rebel rebelliously