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, harmful2 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