adjective
Uncommon
obnoxious
uhb-NOK-shuhs
Obnoxious (adjective) means Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying. Example: “His obnoxious comments ruined the dinner party.”
adjective
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Extremely unpleasant, rude, or annoying.
"Throwing stones at the bus is another example of your obnoxious behaviour."
"His obnoxious comments ruined the dinner party."
"She found her new neighbour loud and obnoxious."
How to use obnoxious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishReally unpleasant and irritating to be around.
Common pairings
obnoxious behaviour
loud and obnoxious
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more obnoxious
- Superlative
- most obnoxious
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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.
