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Synonyms for obstreperousness

Grammar : Noun
Spell : uhb-strep-er-uhs
Phonetic Transcription : əbˈstrɛp ər əs

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Définition of obstreperousness

Origin :
  • c.1600, from Latin obstreperus "clamorous," from obstrepere "drown with noise, make a noise against, oppose noisily," from ob "against" (see ob-) + strepere "make a noise," from PIE *strep-, said to be imitative (cf. Latin stertare "to snore," Old Norse þrapt "chattering," Old English þræft "quarrel"). Related: Obstreperously; obstreperousness.
  • noun unruliness
Example sentences :
  • Diogenes finally convalesced to his former state of ruggedness and obstreperousness.
  • Extract from : « Our Next-Door Neighbors » by Belle Kanaris Maniates
  • The visitor from across the Atlantic is surprised at the obstreperousness of the more vigorous members of the family.
  • Extract from : « Humanly Speaking » by Samuel McChord Crothers
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