— obstreperously , adv. — obstreperousness, obstreperosity /euhb strep'euh ros"i tee/ , n.
/euhb strep"euhr euhs/ , adj.
1. resisting control or restraint in a difficult manner; unruly.
2. noisy, clamorous, or boisterous: obstreperous children.
[ 1590-1600; obstreperus clamorous, akin to obstrepere to make a noise at ( ob- OB- + strepere to rattle); see -OUS ]
Syn. 1. uncontrolled, refractory.
Ant. 1. obedient. 2. calm.