Synonyms of obstreperous
65 similar words
Another word for obstreperous is dogged. Other synonyms of obstreperous are refractory, unyielding, intransigent, immovable and hardheaded.
Synonyms and similar words for obstreperous
adjectiveAttended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
adjectiveStubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control (whether in a noisy manner or...
- recalcitrantDifficult to deal with or to operate.
- uncooperativeNot cooperative.
- unrulyWild; uncontrolled.
- adamant
- ardent
- grim
- untiring
- bent onCompletely determined; obstinate.
- bloody-mindedObstinate; stubborn.
- bullheadedUnreasonably stubborn.
- certain
- chronic
- confirmed
- determinedDecided; resolute, possessing much determination; dogged.
- diehard
- doggedStubbornly persevering, steadfast.
- hard-hearted
- hard-nosed
- hardheadedStubborn; wilful.
- headstrongDetermined to do as one pleases, and not as others want.
- immovableSteadfast in purpose or intention: unalterable, unyielding.
- incalcitrantRecalcitrant.
- inflexible
- insistent
- intractable
- intransigentUnwilling to compromise or moderate a position; unreasonable; stubborn.
- intrepidFearless; bold; brave.
- inveterate
- mulishCharacteristic of a mule; stubborn, obstinate, or intractable.
- obdurate
- obstinate
- peremptory
- persistent
- pertinacious
- pigheadedObstinate and stubborn to the point of stupidity.
- refractoryObstinate and unruly; strongly opposed to something.
- resolute
- resolvedDetermined; fixed in one's purpose.
- rigidUncompromising.
- self-willed
- stalwart
- staunchStubborn, intransigent.
- steadfast
- steady
- stubborn
- stubborn as a muleExtremely stubborn.
- tenacious
- terminal
- thranStubborn; obstinate; pigheaded.
- toughOf a person, stubborn or persistent; capable of stubbornness or persistence.
- truculentDefiant or uncompromising.
- unbending
- uncompromising
- unyieldingNot giving in; not bending; stubborn.
- vehementShowing strong feelings; passionate; forceful or intense.
- wilful
- willfulAmerican standard spelling of wilful.
- irrefragable obsoleteOf a person: obstinate, stubborn.
- peevish obsoleteObstinately in the wrong; perverse, stubborn.
- sullen obsoleteObstinate; intractable.
- thwart datedOf people: having a tendency to oppose; obstinate, perverse, stubborn.
Meaning of obstreperous
- adjective Attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
- adjective Stubbornly defiant; disobedient; resistant to authority or control (whether in a noisy manner or not).
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Questions about synonyms of obstreperous
- What is another word for obstreperous?
- Obstreperous has 65 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dogged, refractory, unyielding, intransigent, immovable, hardheaded, rigid and recalcitrant.
- What does obstreperous mean?
- Obstreperous means attended by, or making, a loud and tumultuous noise; boisterous.
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