Synonyms for obstreperous


Grammar : Adj
Spell : uhb-strep-er-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : əbˈstrɛp ər əs

Top 10 synonyms for obstreperous Other synonyms for the word obstreperous

Définition of obstreperous

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin obstreperus "clamorous," from obstrepere "drown with noise, make a noise against, oppose noisily," from ob "against" (see ob-) + strepere "make a noise," from PIE *strep-, said to be imitative (cf. Latin stertare "to snore," Old Norse þrapt "chattering," Old English þræft "quarrel"). Related: Obstreperously; obstreperousness.
  • adj noisy
Example sentences :
  • She disposed of that obstreperous individual most summarily.
  • Extract from : « Grace Harlowe's Return to Overton Campus » by Jessie Graham Flower
  • Little Fay was as obstreperous as Tony was disagreeably silent and aloof.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • And presently Jan was sleeping almost as soundly as her obstreperous niece.
  • Extract from : « Jan and Her Job » by L. Allen Harker
  • The obstreperous mother of the pretended groom was—Captain Loreuil!
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • "None of your tricks on travelers," said he, in his obstreperous way.
  • Extract from : « Put Yourself in His Place » by Charles Reade
  • Little fish are often the most obstreperous and the most troublesome.
  • Extract from : « Freaks on the Fells » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • The second class of obstreperous stewards is easier to manage.
  • Extract from : « A Circuit Rider's Wife » by Corra Harris
  • The preacher soon discovers that the rich ones are the most obstreperous.
  • Extract from : « A Circuit Rider's Wife » by Corra Harris
  • The horse proved to be an obstreperous, balky thing, and as contrary as a mule.
  • Extract from : « Twenty Years of Hus'ling » by J. P. Johnston
  • There would be the same crowd on hand, noisy, obstreperous, vulgar.
  • Extract from : « Stubble » by George Looms
Based on : Thesaurus.com - Gutenberg.org - Dictionary.com - Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2019