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- [uh b-strep-er-uh s]
- /əbˈstrɛp ər əs/
- /əbˈstrep.ər.əs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh b-strep-er-uh s]
- /əbˈstrɛp ər əs/
Definitions of obstreperous word
- adjective obstreperous resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly. 1
- adjective obstreperous noisy, clamorous, or boisterous: obstreperous children. 1
- noun obstreperous Noisy and difficult to control. 1
- adjective obstreperous defiant or stubborn 1
- adjective obstreperous If you say that someone is obstreperous, you think that they are noisy and difficult to control. 0
- adjective obstreperous noisy or rough, esp in resisting restraint or control 0
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Origin of obstreperous
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin obstreperus clamorous, akin to obstrepere to make a noise at (ob- ob- + strepere to rattle); see -ous
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Parts of speech for Obstreperous
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obstreperous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for obstreperous
adjective obstreperous
- disruptive — causing, tending to cause, or caused by disruption; disrupting: the disruptive effect of their rioting.
- rowdy — a rough, disorderly person.
- disorderly — characterized by disorder; irregular; untidy; confused: a disorderly desk.
- loud — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- noisy — abounding in or full of noise: a noisy assembly hall.
Antonyms for obstreperous
adjective obstreperous
- demure — If you describe someone, usually a young woman, as demure, you mean they are quiet and rather shy, usually in a way that you like and find appealing, and behave very correctly.
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