obstreperous

Example Sentences

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The first day goes wonderfully well—games of Bananagrams and Boggle, long walks with Rose’s obstreperous Newfoundland Walter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

This is more than a reissue; it is a reclamation and a delightfully obstreperous collection of material.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

The judge also sanctioned the defendants' lawyers for making "preposterous" legal arguments and fueling their clients' "obstreperous" conduct.

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Servants dance attendance on this obstreperous youngster, whose haughtiness is no doubt inflamed by her cold, aristocratic mother and distracted military captain father.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2023

Though he could be a sweet boy, he was often short-tempered and obstreperous.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand