obnoxious
adjective | /obnoxious/
unpleasant in a way that provokes offense, annoyance, or disgust
obnoxious
adjective | /obnoxious/
Advanced WordsEASYunpleasant in a way that provokes offense, annoyance, or disgust
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"The neighbour's music was so obnoxious the community filed complaints."
"His obnoxious tone alienated several colleagues."
Mnemonic Trick
OBNOXIOUS → OB + NOX (harm) — causing annoyance or strong dislike.
Etymology
From Latin obnoxius “subject to harm or liable.”
Used for highly disagreeable or offensive behaviour.
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