obstreperous
Example Sentences
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Whether it is dealing with opponents at home or obstreperous foreign governments, Beijing’s first instinct is often to intimidate, threaten and, when possible, to compel.
The backlash in the obstreperous legislature prompted his resignation a day later.
Even at 77, he is no more than an obstreperous child, and an unhinged and dangerous one at that.
From Salon
The next day, he remembered nothing but feeling remorseful — he knew from experience that he was a mean, obstreperous drunk.
From Los Angeles Times
She voted for Joe Biden, not because she was particularly thrilled with the Democrat but because he wasn’t the obstreperous incumbent.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
