obstreperous

Example Sentences

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The backlash in the obstreperous legislature prompted his resignation a day later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

"Exacerbating defendants' obstreperous conduct is their continued reliance on bogus arguments in papers and oral argument," Engoron wrote in the filing.

From Salon • Sep. 27, 2023

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

From Reuters • Sep. 26, 2023

Investigative journalists have long met with obstreperous and sometimes threatening subjects.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 9, 2022

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

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand