obnoxious
1 synonym and 5 antonyms for obnoxious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use obnoxious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
obnoxious behaviour
loud and obnoxious
Etymology
From Latin obnoxiosus, "subject to someone's authority" — the meaning shifted over time to "offensive."
Full origin of obnoxious →Frequently asked questions
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.
