rebellious streak

noun

: an inclination to disobey
He's always had a rebellious streak.

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Miller is a river guide whose air of competence is laced with a rebellious streak. — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 14 May 2026 Despite his stuffy demeanor and penchant for tweed, Giles was compassionate and had a rebellious streak, particularly in his youth. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2026 Downey brought edgy charm, wit and a rebellious streak to his early roles, perfectly reflecting Eddie’s personality. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Young Ted forged his rebellious streak at, of all places, a military academy and went on to attend Brown University as a classics major. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebellious streak

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“Rebellious streak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebellious%20streak. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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