noxious
The word “noxious” has 2 syllables: nox-ious
It's pronounced as /ˈnɒkʃəs/
What is synonym and antonym for noxious?
In the thesaurus, “noxious” has 149 synonyms and 79 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for noxious along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for noxious
- abhorrent
- abominable
- adverse
- appalling
- atrocious
- awful
- bad
- baleful
- baneful
- barbarous
- brackish
- contagious
- contemptible
- corrupting
- damaging
- dangerous
- deadly
- deleterious
- despicable
- destructive
- detestable
- detrimental
- disagreeable
- disgusting
- dislikable
- dislikeable
- distasteful
- distressing
- disturbing
- dreadful
- evil
- exceptionable
- execrable
- fatal
- fetid
- foul
- frightful
- fulsome
- germy
- ghastly
- grewsome
- grim
- grisly
- gross
- gruesome
- hard
- harmful
- hateful
- hazardous
- heinous
- hideous
- horrendous
- horrible
- horrid
- horrific
- horrifying
- hostile
- hurtful
- ill
- imperiling
- imperilling
- infectious
- infective
- inimical
- injurious
- insalubrious
- insalutary
- insanitary
- insidious
- jeopardizing
- killer
- lethal
- loathsome
- lousy
- lurid
- macabre
- malignant
- menacing
- mischievous
- miserable
- monstrous
- mortal
- nasty
- nauseating
- nauseous
- nightmarish
- nocuous
- noisome
- nonnutritious
- objectionable
- obnoxious
- obscene
- odious
- off-putting
- offensive
- ominous
- parlous
- perilous
- pernicious
- pestiferous
- pestilent
- pestilential
- poisonous
- prejudicial
- putrid
- rancid
- repellant
- repellent
- repugnant
- repulsive
- revolting
- risky
- ruinous
- scandalous
- shocking
- sick
- sickening
- sickish
- sickly
- sinister
- spoiled
- stinking
- terrible
- threatening
- toxic
- ugly
- unchristian
- uncivilized
- undesirable
- unfriendly
- ungodly
- unhealthful
- unhealthy
- unholy
- unhygienic
- unpleasant
- unsafe
- unsanitary
- unsavory
- unsound
- unspeakable
- unwanted
- unwelcome
- unwholesome
- upsetting
- venomous
- vile
- virulent
- wicked
Antonyms for noxious
- acceptable
- advantageous
- agreeable
- alluring
- anodyne
- appealing
- attractive
- beneficial
- benign
- benignant
- blessed
- blest
- congenial
- curative
- curing
- darling
- delectable
- delicious
- delightful
- delightsome
- desirable
- dreamy
- dulcet
- enjoyable
- favorable
- felicitous
- good
- gratifying
- harmless
- healthful
- healthy
- heavenly
- helpful
- hurtless
- hygienic
- innocent
- innocuous
- inoffensive
- inviting
- kind
- likable
- likeable
- luscious
- nice
- noncorrosive
- nondestructive
- nonfatal
- noninfectious
- nonlethal
- nonpoisonous
- nonpolluting
- nontoxic
- nonvenomous
- nutritious
- palatable
- palliative
- pleasant
- pleasing
- pleasurable
- propitious
- pure
- remedial
- restorative
- safe
- salubrious
- salutary
- sanitary
- satisfying
- savory
- savoury
- secure
- sound
- sterile
- sweet
- unexceptionable
- unobjectionable
- useful
- welcome
- wholesome
Meanings of noxious
- adjective
- Harmful; injurious.
Example Sentences
- The factory released noxious fumes into the air, causing health problems in the nearby town.
- Noxious chemicals from the spill contaminated the water supply.
- The plant is considered noxious and harmful to the local ecosystem.
- Prolonged exposure to noxious substances can lead to serious respiratory issues.
- The noxious effects of the pesticide were felt across the entire farm.
On this page you'll find 228 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to noxious, such as: abhorrent, abominable, acceptable, advantageous, adverse, agreeable, alluring.
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