rebelliousness
(rɪˈbɛljəsnɪs)
[f. as prec. + -ness.]
The state of being rebellious.
| 1583 Foxe A. & M. (1596) 299/2 The king..perceiuing the waiwardnesse of his owne clergie, or rather rebelliousnesse. 1649 Roberts Clavis Bibl. 374 Teaching us submission, and bridling all undutifulness and rebelliousness. 1681 H. More Exp. Dan. Pref. 90 Our Schismaticalness and Rebelliousness. 1873 Helps Anim. & Mast. i. (1875) 29 The singular rebelliousness of young people. |