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View usage for: (ɒbstrepərəs) adjectiveIf you say that someone is obstreperous, you think that they are noisy and difficult to control. [disapproval] You know I have no intention of being awkward and obstreperous. Synonyms: unruly, disorderly, wild, rough More Synonyms of obstreperous obstreperous in British English (əbˈstrɛpərəs) adjectivenoisy or rough, esp in resisting restraint or control Also (dialect, jocular): obstropalous, obstropulous Derived forms obstreperously (obˈstreperously) adverb obstreperousness (obˈstreperousness) noun Word origin C16: from Latin, from obstrepere, from ob- against + strepere to roar obstreperous in American English (əbˈstrɛpərəs; ɑbˈstrɛpərəs) adjective noisy, boisterous, or unruly, esp. in resisting or opposing SIMILAR WORDS: voˈciferous Derived forms obstreperously (obˈstreperously) adverb obstreperousness (obˈstreperousness) noun Word origin L obstreperus < obstrepere, to roar at < ob- (see ob-) + strepere, to roar < IE base * (s)trep-, to make a loud noise > OE thræft, strife Synonyms of 'obstreperous'unruly, disorderly, wild, rough More Synonyms of obstreperous Definition noisy and difficult to control an awkward and obstreperous customer Synonyms out of control rampaging out of hand uncontrollable wilful fractious stroppy (British, slang) rip-roaring (informal) ungovernable rambunctious (informal) rackety roistering roisterous Opposites controlled , quiet , calm , disciplined , gentle , peaceful , orderly , placid , docile Nearby words ofobstreperous - obstacle
- obstinacy
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- obstreperous
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Additional synonymsDefinition not submissive to authority Workers who are grossly insubordinate are threatened with discharge. Synonyms disobedient, defiant, rebellious, disorderly, turbulent, unruly, insurgent, recalcitrant, fractious, riotous, undisciplined, seditious, mutinous, ungovernable, refractory, contumacious (literary) Definition not having laws They said there could never be an excuse for lawless behaviour. Synonyms disorderly, wild, unruly, rebellious, chaotic, reckless, insurgent, anarchic, riotous, unrestrained, seditious, mutinous, insubordinate, ungoverned Definition insistent and emphatic Suddenly there was a loud bang. Synonyms noisy, strong, booming, roaring, piercing, thundering, forte, turbulent, resounding, deafening, thunderous, rowdy, blaring, strident, boisterous, tumultuous, vociferous, vehement, sonorous, ear-splitting, obstreperous, stentorian, clamorous, ear-piercing, high-soundingDefinition openly rebellious His own army, stung by defeat, is mutinous. Synonyms rebellious, revolutionary, turbulent, subversive, unruly, insurgent, riotous, unmanageable, seditious, disobedient, ungovernable, refractory, bolshie (British, informal), insubordinate, contumacious (literary) Definition making a lot of noise a noisy group of revellers Synonyms rowdy, chattering, strident, boisterous, vociferous, riotous, uproarious, obstreperous, clamorousSynonyms noisy, disorderly, rowdy, blaring, boisterous, uproarious, clamorousDefinition loud and harsh the raucous cries of the sea-birds Synonyms harsh, rough, loud, noisy, grating, strident, rasping, husky, hoarseDefinition unruly or rebellious a riotous mob of hooligans Synonyms unruly, violent, disorderly, rebellious, rowdy, anarchic, tumultuous, lawless, mutinous, ungovernable, uproarious, refractory, insubordinate, rampageous Definition violent or stormy The ships collided in rough seas. Synonyms stormy, wild, turbulent, agitated, choppy, tempestuous, inclement, squallyDefinition rough, noisy, or disorderly He has complained about rowdy neighbours. Synonyms disorderly, rough, loud, noisy, unruly, boisterous, loutish, wild, uproarious, obstreperousAdditional synonymsDefinition extremely emotional or passionate the couple's tempestuous relationship Synonyms passionate, intense, turbulent, heated, wild, excited, emotional, violent, flaming, hysterical, stormy, impassioned, uncontrolled, boisterous, feverishDefinition (of people) wild and unruly six turbulent years of rows and reconciliations Synonyms wild, violent, disorderly, agitated, rebellious, unruly, rowdy, boisterous, anarchic, tumultuous, lawless, unbridled, riotous, undisciplined, seditious, mutinous, ungovernable, uproarious, refractory, obstreperous, insubordinateHis uncontrolled behaviour disturbed the whole class. Synonyms unrestrained, violent, wild, undisciplined, furious, out of control, rampant, out of hand, unruly, boisterous, unchecked, full-on (informal), unbridled, riotous, running wild, untrammelled, ungoverned, lacking self-control, uncurbed, unsubmissive Definition behaving badly, with a lack of self-control a noisy and undisciplined group of students Synonyms uncontrolled, wild, unruly, wayward, wilful, unrestrained, disobedient, obstreperousDefinition difficult to use, deal with, or control, esp. because it is too big The signs are that indulged children tend to become unmanageable. Synonyms uncontrollable, difficult, wild, out of hand, disruptive, unruly, troublesome, intractable, boisterous, fractious, undisciplined, stroppy (British, slang), incorrigible, refractory, obstreperousDefinition (of laughter) loud and boisterous He had spent several uproarious evenings at the Embassy Club. Synonyms riotous, wild, rowdy, disorderly, loud, noisy, turbulent, boisterous, tumultuous, unrestrained, tempestuous, rollicking, gleeful, clamorousDefinition loud and forceful a vociferous opponent of government policy Synonyms outspoken, vocal, strident, noisy, shouting, loud, ranting, vehement, loudmouthed (informal), uproarious, obstreperous, clamorous, clamant Definition erratic, selfish, or stubborn wayward children with a history of behavioural problems Synonyms erratic, unruly, wilful, unmanageable, disobedient, contrary, unpredictable, stubborn, perverse, rebellious, fickle, intractable, capricious, obstinate, headstrong, changeable, flighty, incorrigible, obdurate, ungovernable, self-willed, refractory, insubordinate, undependable, inconstant, mulish, cross-grained, contumacious (literary), froward (archaic) Definition lacking restraint or control The angry crowd became quite wild and agitated. Synonyms uncontrolled, violent, rough, disorderly, noisy, chaotic, turbulent, wayward, unruly, rowdy, boisterous, lawless, unfettered, unbridled, riotous, unrestrained, unmanageable, impetuous, undisciplined, ungovernable, self-willed, uproarious |