obstreperous

[uh b-strep-er-uhs]

obstreperous Definition

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

Synonyms for obstreperous

• unruly
• disruptive
• unmanageable
• rebellious
• wild

Antonyms for obstreperous

• docile
• compliant

Phrases with obstreperous

• obstreperous behavior

  unruly or disruptive conduct

  Example

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

• obstreperous noise

  loud and disruptive sound

  Example

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

• obstreperous crowd

  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.'