Meaning & Definition of word "Obnoxious"
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Obnoxious
/əbˈnɒk.ʃəs/
adjective:
- 1. Extremely unpleasant or offensive.
- Example: His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.
- 2. Annoying or irritating in a way that is hard to tolerate.
- Example: The obnoxious sound of the siren kept us awake all night.
- 3. Highly objectionable or deserving of strong dislike.
- Example: She received complaints about her obnoxious remarks during the meeting.
Etymology
Late Middle English: from Latin obnoxiosus, from obnoxia 'liable to punishment'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
obnoxious behavior:
Behavior that is highly offensive or annoying.
obnoxious noise:
A sound that is particularly irritating or unpleasant.
obnoxious person:
A person who is extremely annoying or unpleasant.
Related Words
annoyance:
The feeling of being bothered or irritated.
displeasure:
A feeling of dissatisfaction or annoyance.
offensiveness:
The quality of being rude or disrespectful.
Slang Meanings of obnoxious
Meaning: Extra annoying or over the top.
Example Sentence: Stop being so obnoxious, it's not cute.
Meaning: A term used to describe someone who is too much to handle.
Example Sentence: That guy is just obnoxious, I can't stand him.