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Obnoxiousness: meaning, definitions and examples

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obnoxiousness

 

[ əbˈnɑːkʃəsnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

behavior

The quality of being extremely unpleasant or offensive.

Synonyms

disagreeableness, offensiveness, rudeness

Examples of usage

  • He was asked to leave the party due to his obnoxiousness.
  • Her constant obnoxiousness made it difficult to be around her.
Context #2 | Noun

personality trait

The state of being objectionable or offensive in behavior or appearance.

Synonyms

displeasingness, irritability, unpleasantness

Examples of usage

  • His obnoxiousness made it hard for others to tolerate him.
  • She tried to change her obnoxiousness to become more likable.

Translations

Translations of the word "obnoxiousness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 irritação

🇮🇳 उत्तेजकता

🇩🇪 Unannehmlichkeit

🇮🇩 kekesalan

🇺🇦 дратівливість

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemność

🇯🇵 不快

🇫🇷 désagrément

🇪🇸 desagradable

🇹🇷 rahatsızlık

🇰🇷 불쾌감

🇸🇦 إزعاج

🇨🇿 nepříjemnost

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 令人讨厌

🇸🇮 neprijetnost

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 қолайсыздық

🇬🇪 არამიმზიდველობა

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 desagradable

Etymology

The word 'obnoxiousness' originated from the Latin word 'obnoxius', meaning subject to harm or injury. Over time, it evolved to describe behavior or traits that are offensive or objectionable. The concept of obnoxiousness has been prevalent in various cultures, highlighting the universal recognition of unpleasant behavior. Despite its negative connotations, addressing obnoxiousness can lead to personal growth and improved relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,839, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.