obstreperousness
- a word derived from obstreperous.
Example Sentences
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The summit seems bound to dissipate the pressure on the North, especially if it is seen to have failed because of Mr Trump’s obstreperousness.
From Economist ● Jun. 7, 2018
But though he appears to have it all well in-hand on “MasterChef Junior,” Ramsay admitted that he’s currently dealing with a bit of classic Ramsay obstreperousness when it comes to the baby of the family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2017
Maybe he thinks obstreperousness is a mark of serious talent.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 25, 2014
This intermittent, quiet enchantment is generated by men who otherwise tend to obstreperousness.
From New York Times ● Apr. 24, 2014
Over the next weeks, Pollard and Smith discovered that obstreperousness was only one of Seabiscuit’s bad traits.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
