Obstreperous
Adjective | /obstreperous/
Noisy, unruly, and difficult to control, restrain, or manage.
Obstreperous
Adjective | /obstreperous/
Advanced WordsVERY HARDNoisy, unruly, and difficult to control, restrain, or manage.
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"The obstreperous crowd ignored repeated requests to clear the entrance. Means: The noisy, unruly crowd would not follow instructions to leave the entrance clear."
"An obstreperous child disrupted the meeting with loud complaints. Means: A noisy and difficult-to-manage child interrupted the meeting."
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Picture an obstreperous person making a loud protest and refusing to be restrained.
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