adjective
- opposed to or rejecting authority, especially governmental or institutional power
Usage: often used to describe attitudes, movements, or ideologies
Examples
- The antiauthority movement of the 1960s challenged traditional social norms.
- His antiauthority stance made him skeptical of government regulations.
- Antiauthority sentiment grew among young people dissatisfied with the system.
- The band's antiauthority message resonated with rebellious teenagers.
- She expressed antiauthority views in her political writings.
- Antiauthority protests erupted outside the government building.