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obnoxious

5 antonyms for obnoxious — opposites grouped by meaning.

Adjective — Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying.

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obnoxious behaviour loud and obnoxious

Etymology

From Latin obnoxiosus, "subject to someone's authority" — the meaning shifted over time to "offensive."

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What does “obnoxious” mean?
The word “obnoxious” means extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying. In plain terms, really unpleasant and irritating to be around.
How do you pronounce “obnoxious”?
“Obnoxious” is pronounced uhb-NOK-shuhs (/əbˈnɑkʃəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “obnoxious” in a sentence?
Here is “obnoxious” used in a sentence: “His obnoxious comments ruined the dinner party.”
What part of speech is “obnoxious”?
“Obnoxious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “obnoxious” come from?
The word “obnoxious” comes from Latin. From Latin obnoxiosus, "subject to someone's authority" — the meaning shifted over time to "offensive.".
Is “obnoxious” a common word?
“Obnoxious” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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