Synonyms of obnoxious

obnoxious

adjective

äb-ˈnäk-shəs 

1

as in ugly

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

the obnoxious disc jockey caused many listeners to call the station with complaints

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ugly
• disgusting
• awful
• horrible
• hideous
• sickening
• obscene
• offensive
• shocking
• nasty
• dreadful
• unpleasant
• odious
• evil
• loathsome
• repulsive
• repugnant
• gross
• noxious
• appalling
• distasteful
• revolting
• abominable
• horrid
• abhorrent
• scandalous
• nauseating
• repellent
• terrible
• gruesome
• undesirable
• horrendous
• horrific
• nauseous
• noisome
• foul
• disturbing
• vile
• rancid
• fulsome
• hateful
• unwanted
• objectionable
• disagreeable
• monstrous
• miserable
• detestable
• contemptible
• despicable
• horrifying
• unhealthy
• grim
• heinous
• unwelcome
• sick
• unwholesome
• dislikable
• exceptionable
• unsavory
• brackish
• atrocious
• ghastly
• uncivilized
• sickly
• execrable
• nightmarish
• barbarous
• unspeakable
• lousy
• lurid
• ungodly
• frightful
• hard
• grisly
• upsetting
• macabre
• unholy
• unchristian
• off-putting
• sickish
• distressing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocuous
• acceptable
• attractive
• inoffensive
• desirable
• pleasant
• sweet
• delightful
• agreeable
• alluring
• nice
• delicious
• enjoyable
• appealing
• likable
• congenial
• welcome
• satisfying
• dreamy
• pleasurable
• gratifying
• pleasing
• heavenly
• darling
• palatable
• delectable
• inviting
• luscious
• dulcet
• felicitous
• savory
• blessed
• unobjectionable
• unexceptionable
• healthy
• wholesome
• healthful
• salutary
• delightsome
• salubrious
• restorative

2

as in offensive

provoking or likely to provoke protest

an obnoxious comment for which there should be an immediate apology

Synonyms & Similar Words

• offensive
• unacceptable
• unpleasant
• objectionable
• unwanted
• terrible
• undesirable
• disgusting
• reprehensible
• exceptionable
• bad
• obscene
• vulgar
• infamous
• censurable
• disagreeable
• unwelcome
• sickening
• foul
• suggestive
• loathsome
• distasteful
• nasty
• repulsive
• vile
• repugnant
• pornographic
• miserable
• displeasing
• naughty
• revolting
• abhorrent
• atrocious
• unspeakable
• repellent
• execrable
• gross
• wicked
• lousy
• perverted
• indecent
• profane
• filthy
• unbecoming
• wretched
• coarse
• indecorous
• lewd
• scurrilous
• sickish
• lascivious
• crude
• unprintable
• bawdy
• salty
• dirty
• smutty
• ribald
• off
• racy
• earthy
• off-color
• blameworthy
• debasing
• blamable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• acceptable
• pleasant
• delightful
• agreeable
• easy
• inoffensive
• pretty
• good
• unobjectionable
• nice
• enjoyable
• delicious
• congenial
• grateful
• satisfying
• dreamy
• pleasurable
• welcome
• gratifying
• darling
• pleasing
• palatable
• delectable
• felicitous
• blessed
• endorsed
• approved
• proper
• correct
• promoted
• respectable
• decent
• becoming
• sanctioned
• dulcet
• supported
• exemplary
• encouraged
• decorous
• relishable
• pure
• perfect
• commendable
• delightsome
• creditable
• blameless
• seemly
• immaculate
• abetted
• spotless
• politically correct

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of obnoxious

Lonnie is loud, obnoxious, and vulgar in ways that rankle traditional golfers. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026

And, for all the theater of the hearing and Wyper’s expressions of sympathy with aldermen, the Stonepeak executive didn’t offer any meaningful concessions to make this obnoxious meter deal more palatable for Chicagoans. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

The song’s spacious production lets its piercing saxophone riffs dissipate into silence, only for borderline obnoxious horns to swirl them back into rhythm. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026

Citadel was successful but borderline obnoxious. — Gary Sernovitz, New Yorker, 15 June 2026