Obnoxiously: meaning, definitions and examples

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obnoxiously

 

[ əbˈnɒkʃəsli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

behaving in an irritating or offensive way

If someone is behaving obnoxiously, they are acting in a manner that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or irritating to others. This behavior is often characterized by being loud, rude, or disrespectful.

Synonyms

irritatingly, offensively, rudely.

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Word Description / Examples
obnoxiously

Often used when someone's behavior is extremely unpleasant and annoying to others, usually in a more exaggerated manner.

  • He talked loudly and obnoxiously during the entire movie.
  • She laughs obnoxiously, making it hard to concentrate.
rudely

Applies when someone is behaving in a way that is impolite or lacks consideration for others.

  • He rudely interrupted her during the meeting.
  • She rudely ignored everyone at the party.
offensively

Typically used when someone's behavior or words are likely to insult or hurt other people's feelings.

  • He spoke offensively about the new policy, upsetting many colleagues.
  • Her comments were taken offensively by the guests.
irritatingly

Applies when something causes annoyance or slight anger, often in a subtle, persistent way.

  • The dog kept barking irritatingly throughout the night.
  • She responded to all questions irritatingly, with a hint of sarcasm.

Examples of usage

  • He was talking obnoxiously loud on purpose to disturb the others.
  • She behaved obnoxiously at the party, making everyone uncomfortable.
  • The customer was speaking obnoxiously to the waiter, causing a scene.
  • I find it obnoxiously arrogant when he talks about his achievements.
  • The way he interrupts people obnoxiously is really annoying.

Translations

Translations of the word "obnoxiously" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritantemente

🇮🇳 कष्टदायक ढंग से

🇩🇪 aufdringlich

🇮🇩 dengan menjengkelkan

🇺🇦 дратівливо

🇵🇱 irytująco

🇯🇵 不愉快に

🇫🇷 de manière énervante

🇪🇸 de manera molesta

🇹🇷 rahatsız edici şekilde

🇰🇷 짜증나게

🇸🇦 بشكل مزعج

🇨🇿 otravně

🇸🇰 otravne

🇨🇳 讨厌地

🇸🇮 nadležno

🇮🇸 pirrandi

🇰🇿 тітіркентіп

🇬🇪 მაღიზიანებლად

🇦🇿 sıxıcı şəkildə

🇲🇽 de manera molesta

Etymology

The word obnoxiously traces its origins back to the Latin word 'obnoxius', meaning 'exposed to harm or injury, liable to hurt or harm'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include behavior that is offensive or irritating. The adverb 'obnoxiously' emerged in English to describe actions that are excessively unpleasant or annoying. Through its etymology, the word reflects the idea of causing discomfort or annoyance through one's behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,770, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.