obstreperousness

/əb'strepərəsnis/

Thân thiện

The toddler's obstreperousness echoed through the quiet library.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Noisy defiance or resistance: The quality or state of being obstreperous, characterized by unruly, noisy, and difficult-to-control behavior, often in a defiant manner.
   • Boisterous unruliness: A state of being clamorous, turbulent, or aggressively resistant to control or authority.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The teacher struggled to manage the obstreperousness of the classroom after the fire drill.
  • The meeting was disrupted by the obstreperousness of a few vocal opponents to the proposal.
  • Her toddler's obstreperousness made grocery shopping a challenging experience.

Advanced Usage

• "to meet with obstreperousness": to encounter noisy, defiant resistance.
  • The new policy met with obstreperousness from the veteran staff members.
• "a display of obstreperousness": an instance of showing unruly, defiant behavior.
  • The protest was marked by a brief but intense display of obstreperousness.

Variants and Related Words

• Obstreperous (adj): Noisily and stubbornly defiant; unruly.
  • The obstreperous crowd refused to disperse.
• Obstreperously (adv): In a noisy and defiant manner.
  • He argued obstreperously against the decision.

Synonyms

• Boisterousness: Noisy, energetic, and cheerful behavior.
• Turbulence: A state of conflict, confusion, or unruly disturbance.
• Refractoriness: Stubborn resistance to authority or control.
• Rowdiness: Loud, rough, and disorderly behavior.

Antonyms

• Docility: The quality of being ready to accept control or instruction; submissiveness.
• Tractability: The quality of being easily managed or controlled.
• Quiescence: A state of inactivity, quietness, or dormancy.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• To raise an obstreperous voice: To protest or object in a loud and unruly way.
  • A small faction raised an obstreperous voice against the consensus.
• Full of obstreperousness: Describing a person or group that is very unruly and defiant.
  • The debate was full of obstreperousness, with little constructive dialogue.

Học thuật

Noun

1. noisy defiance