Pronunciation

/əbˈstrɛpərəs/ 🔊

Part of Speech

Adjective

Definition

Obstreperous means noisy and difficult to control; unruly or boisterous.

Examples

1. “The children were being obstreperous in the classroom.”

2. “The crowd became obstreperous as they waited for the concert to begin.”

Synonyms

1. Boisterous

2. Disorderly

Antonyms

1. Quiet

2. Docile

Additional Information

Obstreperous behavior can disrupt the peace and quiet of any environment.