noisome

noi·some

adj \ˈnȯi-səm\

Definition of NOISOME

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>

— noi·some·ly adverb

— noi·some·ness noun

Examples of NOISOME

1. <it's no fun having asthma and living in an area with noisome smog>
2. <a noisome remark about my weight that stuck with me for days>

Origin of NOISOME

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

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to NOISOME

Synonyms: insalubrious, unhealthy, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unwholesome

Antonyms: healthful, healthy

Related Words: germy, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary; nonnutritious; poisonous, toxic; fatal, lethal, mortal

Near Antonyms: hygienic, sanitary; nutritious

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