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Definition of “obstreperousness”

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Word Frequency of obstreperousness

obstreperousness (əbˈstrɛpərəsnəs) 

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noun

  1. the condition of being noisy or rough, esp in resisting restraint or control

obstreperous (əbˈstrɛpərəs Pronunciation for obstreperous ) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. noisy or rough, esp in resisting restraint or control

Derived Forms

obˈstreperously adverb
obˈstreperousness noun

Word Origin

C16: from Latin, from obstrepere, from ob- against + strepere to roar

Example Sentences Including 'obstreperousness'

David and Sheila stood accused of many things - poverty, stupidity, obstreperousness , and of living in a dirty, run-down council house.
Lawson, Dominic (ed.) The Spectator Annual
Elaine planned for him to return to her; nothing kept them apart, neither his own obstreperousness nor the presence of Hugh.
McCorquodale, Robin Dansville

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