1
as in ugly
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
the obnoxious disc jockey caused many listeners to call the station with complaints
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2
as in offensive
provoking or likely to provoke protest
an obnoxious comment for which there should be an immediate apology
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Recent Examples of obnoxious
The Ford Ranger Raptor is big, beautifully obnoxious, comfortable, quick and carries many logs.
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The show is so ungainly jumping inelegantly between New York and France, showcasing obnoxious people who take pleasure in shouting at each other.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Which speaks to just how obnoxious the book truly is.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
An air of stillness surrounded her, as if her mere presence were enough to dispel obnoxious or malign activity.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The show is so ungainly jumping inelegantly between New York and France, showcasing obnoxious people who take pleasure in shouting at each other.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 23 Apr. 2025
Which speaks to just how obnoxious the book truly is.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
An air of stillness surrounded her, as if her mere presence were enough to dispel obnoxious or malign activity.
—Reggie Ugwu, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxious
Adjective
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Tech wealth here looks even less appealing than that of the Roy family (the expensively beige décor is even uglier).—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
4 June 2025
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During the negotiation of USMCA in 2018, the current trade agreement between the United States, Mexico and Canada that Trump managed during his first term, conversations between the President and GM occasionally turned ugly.—
Jackie Charniga,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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But Hinton has the build (6-6, 323 pounds) that offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland prefers at guard.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Then, Bennett, the Panthers best player these playoffs, took a tripping penalty behind the play coming out of the offensive zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Conrad wraps the conversation by being incredibly disgusting about Bella’s nether regions.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
1 June 2025
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For the next 200 years, snails only appeared in Parisian cookbooks alongside an apology for including such a disgusting ingredient.—
Garritt C. Van Dyk,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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People did not bathe much in those days and by spreading herbs that released pleasant aromas when walked upon, unpleasant odors could be disguised.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Even so, some of Lucy’s pronouncements are so truly awful that a blunt snort of laughter is the only response.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Romano moved back into the closer role since the loss of Alvarado, and has alternated awesome and awful performances - his ERA is an unsightly 7.40 to date.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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And sometimes the soldiers can do things which are totally unacceptable and can be called crimes.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
6 June 2025
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Tools that pose an unacceptable threat to rights or safety are banned outright.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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Even with the horrible start the Red Sox still nearly came all the way back, twice drawing to within one run, but the club couldn’t get over the hump.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
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Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Removing unwanted body hair shouldn’t come at the expense of your time, wallet, or sanity.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
4 June 2025
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Not that the money’s going to be enough to keep him in his home once his unwanted divorce from Amber-Linn (Judy Greer) finally goes through.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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“Obnoxious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxious. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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