obstreperousness
/əb'strepərəsnis/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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noisy defiance
