Obnoxious: meaning, definitions and examples

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obnoxious

 

[ əbˈnɑːkʃəs ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior

Extremely unpleasant or offensive; annoying or objectionable.

Synonyms

disgusting, irritating, offensive, repulsive, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • He had an obnoxious habit of interrupting people.
  • She found his arrogance obnoxious.
  • Don't be so obnoxious, nobody likes that behavior.
  • The obnoxious smell filled the room.
  • I can't stand his obnoxious attitude.
Context #2 | Adjective

person

Highly objectionable or offensive.

Synonyms

disagreeable, disrespectful, repugnant, unpleasant, vulgar

Examples of usage

  • He can be really obnoxious when he's in a bad mood.
  • She made an obnoxious comment about his appearance.
  • The obnoxious man continued to make rude remarks.
  • His obnoxious behavior caused everyone to avoid him.
  • Don't be so obnoxious, it's not necessary.

Translations

Translations of the word "obnoxious" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradável

🇮🇳 अप्रिय

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 menjengkelkan

🇺🇦 неприємний

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemny

🇯🇵 不快

🇫🇷 désagréable

🇪🇸 desagradable

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici

🇰🇷 불쾌한

🇸🇦 مزعج

🇨🇿 nepříjemný

🇸🇰 nepríjemný

🇨🇳 讨厌的

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 жағымсыз

🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო

🇦🇿 xoşagəlməz

🇲🇽 desagradable

Etymology

The word 'obnoxious' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'obnoxiosus', meaning 'subject to control'. Over time, the meaning shifted to its current usage to describe something highly unpleasant or offensive. The word has been commonly used in English literature and everyday language to convey a strong sense of disapproval or annoyance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,858, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.