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rebellious

re·bel·lious [ ri béllyəss ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. opposing or defying authority: opposing or defying authority, accepted moral codes, or social conventions

2. fighting to overthrow government or authority: fighting to overthrow a government or other authority


re·bel·lious·ly adverb
re·bel·lious·ness noun
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