Aufsässigkeit

rebelliousness, insubordination

noun owf-ZES-ikh-kite Rare

Also means

defiant attitude

Usage Note

Aufsässigkeit describes persistent, provocative resistance to authority. More active than Trotz, it implies ongoing conflict. Die Aufsässigkeit des Schülers forderte die Lehrerin heraus — the pupil's rebelliousness challenged the teacher.

Examples

"Seine Aufsässigkeit gegenüber jeder Regel machte die Zusammenarbeit schwierig."

Natural Translation

His rebelliousness toward every rule made cooperation difficult.

Literal Translation

His insubordination toward every rule made working together difficult.

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