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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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
Borgli has nasty fun with that pressure (an obnoxious photographer, played by Zoë Winters, is a highlight), before really twisting the knife with Emma’s big admission.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
One of these friends, over the last five years, has become more and more obnoxious with his late-night drinking.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Ignoring can be one of the best ways to respond to obnoxious attention-seeking behavior.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Headphones are needed in obnoxious 2000s music playing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
One of these friends, over the last five years, has become more and more obnoxious with his late-night drinking.
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Ignoring can be one of the best ways to respond to obnoxious attention-seeking behavior.
—Amy Morin, Parents, 1 Apr. 2026
Headphones are needed in obnoxious 2000s music playing.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxious
Adjective
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An ugly first period added to the initial grimness.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their pricey homegrown core — Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs — combined to go 13-of-42 from the field and an ugly 1-of-13 from deep.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Kings went into this series with a lot of bark and almost no offensive bite.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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Or any number of other offensive or defensive positions.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This was in itself disgusting but also came to represent the city’s problems.—
Rachel Sugar,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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Living under an openly misogynistic president may have felt freakish in 2017, but by his second term, bigotry became yet another disgusting norm.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ultimately, this will mean more encampments, more preventable deaths in the streets, and more individuals and families with no other option but to live in unsafe and unacceptable conditions.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Not ready for prime time Amazon’s Prime Video losing its feed in overtime of the Charlotte Hornets-Miami Heat play-in game was unacceptable for a streaming network that deems itself big time.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But in the same vein as the Jets, that guy doesn't exist at the top of the board and the Cardinals also desperately need to improve on their awful pass rush (tied for third-fewest sacks in the NFL).—
Dan Zaksheske,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Bullying is this awful ostracization of people who don’t deserve it.—
Mac Engel
April 20,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Along the way there are medical emergencies, a drug trip, a private jet to a private Hot Chip concert somewhere mountainous and snowy, some unpleasant business with a dog, heartfelt conversations and existential crises.—
Robert Lloyd,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The spandex-blend material is ultra-stretchy, and there’s no unpleasant digging or pinching courtesy of the zipper- and button-free design.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On that horrible day, Dad was outside his vehicle supervising a ditch cleaning operation when a driver ignored traffic control devices, drove through a closed lane, and struck him, pinning him between two vehicles.—
Allysson Bornt,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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And every family has that annoying uncle that makes horrible jokes or one situation after another.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Florida’s education commissioner also promised to investigate teachers over objectionable comments about Kirk.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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There is less passion and vibrancy to the show, even at its most objectionable moments.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Obnoxious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxious. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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