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

Thank goodness Angie Nixon is not an aggressively obnoxious member of the DSA (Democratic Socialists of America). — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Stuff like Caitlin Clark getting mugged with no foul being called, or Sophie Cunningham pointing at some obnoxious player, or ESPN drooling over a coach wearing a pro-trans shirt. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Did Stevens outrun the final polls, in part, because some Democrats thought El-Sayed’s supporters were obnoxious? — David Weigel, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026

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