obnoxious
/əbˈnɒkʃəs/
ADJECTIVE
1. Extremely unpleasant or offensive
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, disagreeable, or causing strong feelings of dislike, irritation, or disgust.
1.1. Annoying or irritating behavior
Describing a person, behavior, or manner that causes irritation, annoyance, or frustration, especially through being loud, intrusive, or inconsiderate.
Synonyms
- annoying
- irritating
- aggravating
- pesky
- insufferable
- intolerable
Antonyms
Examples
- The loud and obnoxious behavior of the partygoers disturbed the neighbors late into the night.
- The student's constant disruptions in class earned them a reputation for being obnoxious among their peers and teachers.
Related Words
- disruptive
- troublesome
- bothersome
- irksome
- vexing
- unwelcome
1.2. Offensive or disrespectful conduct
Describing remarks, attitudes, or actions that are insulting, rude, vulgar, or disrespectful and cause offense to others.
Synonyms
- offensive
- disagreeable
- contemptible
- disrespectful
- discourteous
- insolent
- objectionable
Antonyms
Examples
- His obnoxious remarks offended everyone in the room, leading to an uncomfortable silence.
- The customer's obnoxious attitude towards the staff resulted in their expulsion from the store.
Related Words
- impudent
- impertinent
- insulting
- scurrilous
- rude
- uncivilized
1.3. Disgusting or repulsive
Describing something extremely unpleasant to the senses or morally repellent, causing strong feelings of disgust, revulsion, or aversion.
Synonyms
- abhorrent
- abominable
- disgusting
- detestable
- loathsome
- odious
- repugnant
- repulsive
- revolting
- vile
Antonyms
- delightful
- pleasant
- appealing
- attractive
- agreeable
- enjoyable
Examples
- The comedian's jokes were often crude and obnoxious, alienating many members of the audience.
Related Words
- nauseating
- sickening
- execrable
- horrid
- noxious
- unsavory
1.4. Vulgar or indecent
Describing language, humor, behavior, or material that is crude, sexually suggestive, obscene, or socially inappropriate.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Words
- bawdy
- smutty
- scurrilous
- lascivious
- suggestive
- pornographic
1.5. Morally reprehensible or deserving condemnation
Describing conduct, actions, or qualities considered seriously wrong, disgraceful, blameworthy, or deserving strong moral disapproval.
Synonyms
- despicable
- reprehensible
- blameworthy
- censurable
- heinous
- wicked
- contemptible
Antonyms
Related Words
- deplorable
- atrocious
- execrable
- infamous
- unacceptable
- unbecoming
ADJECTIVE
2. Exposing to harm or injury
Subject to or liable to something harmful, unpleasant, or injurious.
2.1. Being liable to harm or injury
Being exposed or subject to a harmful influence, danger, or adverse consequence.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- immune
- protected
- secure
- insusceptible
Related Words
- answerable
- accountable
- at risk
- predisposed