rebellious persons

[rɪˈbɛljəs ˈpɜrsənz]
noun phrasepl: rebellious persons
pessoas rebeldes
1. individuals who resist or defy authority, established rules, or social norms
The rebellious persons staged a protest against the new government policies.
As pessoas rebeldes organizaram um protesto contra as novas políticas do governo.
2. people who show defiance through their actions, attitude, or behavior
Those rebellious persons refused to follow the company's strict dress code.
Essas pessoas rebeldes se recusaram a seguir o rigoroso código de vestuário da empresa.
In Brazilian culture, 'pessoas rebeldes' can carry both positive connotations (standing up against injustice) and negative ones (causing disorder). In American culture, rebellious persons are often romanticized in media and literature as independent thinkers, while in Portuguese culture, the term may be viewed more formally within institutional or governmental contexts.
NYC Slang
rebels; rule-breakers; troublemakers
Synonyms / Sinônimos
defiant individualsdissidentsnonconformistsinsurgentsinsubordinate peoplerevolutionaries
Antonyms / Antônimos
obedient personscompliant individualsconformistssubmissive peopledocile individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas rebeldes
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas rebeldes / desordeiros
'desordeiros' used colloquially for troublemakers
São Paulo
pessoas rebeldes
standard formal usage
Portugal
pessoas revoltadas / indivíduos insurrectos
more formal or literary alternatives used

Related Words

rebelliondefianceinsubordinationinsurgencynonconformitydissent

Related Idioms & Phrases

to go against the grain
to rock the boat
to stir up trouble
to defy the odds
to march to the beat of one's own drum
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