vociferous
Clamorous and forceful
Vociferous means loud and insistent, especially in expressing opinions or demands.
A vociferous crowd makes itself heard; vociferous opposition to a policy is noisy and persistent.
The word suggests not just volume but vehemence—vociferous critics don't merely disagree, they proclaim their disagreement forcefully: She was a vociferous advocate for prison reform.
Loudly insistent or demanding
- boisterousNoisily cheerful and energetic
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
- resoundingEchoing loudly and fully
roaring · booming · noisy · deafening · earsplitting · blaring · raucous · tumultuous
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
- ferventIntensely and sincerely felt
- forcefulExerting strong pressure
- emphaticExpressed with force
- intenseExtreme in degree
ardent · zealous · impassioned · fiery · spirited · insistent · earnest · heated
Public protest participants
- rallyingAssembling for unified action
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
- activistVigorous cause champion
dissent · outcry · uproar · clamor · demanding · agitating · marching · sloganeering
Honest and direct
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- frankOpen and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
- unreservedNot held back
opinionated · assertive · direct · unabashed · bold · plainspoken · unfiltered · mouthy
clamorous
Loudly insistent or demanding
- boisterousNoisily cheerful and energetic
- uproariousExtremely and loudly comedic
- thunderousExtremely loud, resounding
resounding · roaring · booming · noisy · deafening · earsplitting · blaring · raucous · tumultuous · riotous
passionate
Intensely emotional or enthusiastic
intense · ardent · zealous · impassioned · fiery · spirited · insistent · earnest · heated · animated
demonstrators
Public protest participants
- rallyingAssembling for unified action
- chantingRhythmic repetitive vocalization
- picketingOrganized protest outside workplace
activist · dissent · outcry · uproar · clamor · demanding · agitating · marching · sloganeering
candid
Honest and direct
- bluntDull or tactlessly direct
- frankOpen and direct
- forthrightDirectly honest in manner
unreserved · opinionated · assertive · direct · unabashed · bold · plainspoken · unfiltered · mouthy · loudmouthed
harsh
Unpleasantly severe or rough
discordant · screeching · rasping · squawking · brassy · piercing · dissonant · hoarse · squealing · strident
- loud soundsloud, scream, yell, thunderous, screaming
vociferousacquiescent
Accepting without resistance
compliant · accepting · uncomplaining · passive · docile