obnoxious

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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“Obnoxious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxious. Accessed 6 Dec. 2023.

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