Obstreperous

uhb-STRIP-er-uhs (/əbˈstrɛpərəs/)

noisy and difficult to control.

“Who would have thought that this cumbersome, obstreperous garden tool was originally invented for childbirth?”

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a lengthy and aggressive speech.

urgent recommendations or advice.

a natural inclination or tendency.

driven or urged to take action.

a difficult or dangerous situation.

to make amends for a loss or wrongdoing; to compensate.