Main Entry: noi·some

Pronunciation: \ˈnȯi-səm\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English noysome, from noy annoyance, alteration of anoi, from Anglo-French anui, from anuier to harass, annoy — more at annoy

Date: 14th century

1 : noxious, harmful
2 a : offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell <noisome garbage> b : highly obnoxious or objectionable <noisome habits>

synonyms see malodorous

— noi·some·ly adverb

— noi·some·ness noun