Antonyms of adj rebellious

3 senses of rebellious

Sense 1
rebellious -- (resisting control or authority; "temperamentally rebellious"; "a rebellious crew")

INDIRECT (VIA insubordinate) -> subordinate -- (subject or submissive to authority or the control of another; "a subordinate kingdom")

Sense 2
disaffected, ill-affected, malcontent, rebellious -- (discontented as toward authority)

INDIRECT (VIA discontented) -> contented, content -- (satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are; "a contented smile")

Sense 3
rebellious -- (participating in organized resistance to a constituted government; "the rebelling confederacy")

INDIRECT (VIA disloyal) -> loyal -- (steadfast in allegiance or duty; "loyal subjects"; "loyal friends stood by him")

Similarity of adj rebellious

3 senses of rebellious

Sense 1
rebellious -- (resisting control or authority; "temperamentally rebellious"; "a rebellious crew")
       => insubordinate (vs. subordinate) -- (not submissive to authority; "a history of insubordinate behavior"; "insubordinate boys")

Sense 2
disaffected, ill-affected, malcontent, rebellious -- (discontented as toward authority)
       => discontented (vs. contented), discontent -- (showing or experiencing dissatisfaction or restless longing; "saw many discontent faces in the room"; "was discontented with his position")

Sense 3
rebellious -- (participating in organized resistance to a constituted government; "the rebelling confederacy")
       => disloyal (vs. loyal) -- (deserting your allegiance or duty to leader or cause or principle; "disloyal aides revealed his indiscretions to the papers")

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