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")