obstreperous

[uh b-strep-er-uhs]

obstreperous Definition

  • 1resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.
  • 2noisy, clamorous, or boisterous.

Using obstreperous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "obstreperous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The obstreperous child refused to sit still during class.

  • Example

    The protesters became obstreperous and started throwing rocks at the police.

  • Example

    The party next door was so obstreperous that we couldn't sleep all night.

obstreperous Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for obstreperous

Phrases with obstreperous

  • unruly or disruptive conduct

    Example

    The teacher had to send the student to the principal's office for his obstreperous behavior.

  • loud and disruptive sound

    Example

    The obstreperous noise from the construction site made it impossible to concentrate.

  • a group of people making loud and disruptive noise

    Example

    The obstreperous crowd outside the stadium was causing a disturbance.

Origins of obstreperous

from Latin 'obstreperus', meaning 'clamorous'

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Summary: obstreperous in Brief

'Obstreperous' [uh b-strep-er-uhs] describes someone or something that is difficult to control, often in a noisy or disruptive way. It can refer to people, such as an obstreperous child, or things, like an obstreperous noise. Synonyms include 'unruly,' 'disruptive,' and 'wild.' Antonyms include 'docile' and 'compliant.'