Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

obstreperous

adjective

/əbˈstrɛp.ər.əs/

Definition

Noisy and difficult to control; unruly.

Examples

The obstreperous crowd made it hard for the speaker to be heard.
Despite her best efforts to maintain order, the obstreperous children continued to shout and run around.
His obstreperous behavior at the meeting drew the attention of everyone present.

Meaning

Obstreperous refers to a person or thing that is noisy, defiant, or difficult to manage or control. It often describes a situation that is disorderly or unruly, characterized by loud and disruptive behavior.