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Obstreperous | |
adjective | 1. Noisy and difficult to control. |
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| "School recess is full of obstreperous children running out their energy before settling back in class." | "The obstreperous bulldog was in need of obedience classes, because he wouldn't pay attention to anyone." | "If you're frustrated at an obstreperous child, try to channel your inner Zen and figure out what they're protesting." |
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| Latin, late 16th century |
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| There are many nuances in the adjectives used to describe something noisy and drawing attention. "Obstreperous" usually implies a protest; a clamorous sound can't be ingnored. ... | |
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