Pronunciation

/ˌɒbstɹəˈpɒləs/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Obstropolous describes someone who is difficult, stubborn, or unmanageable, often characterized by being argumentative, confrontational, or obstructive.

Examples

1. “The obstropolous customer refused to listen to reason and became increasingly hostile.”

2. “His obstropolous behavior made it challenging to work together as a team.”

Additional Information

Obstropolous behavior can arise from various factors such as personality traits, emotional states, or situational factors, and it often leads to tension and conflict in interpersonal interactions.