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
On the other hand, what made her an obnoxious little sister served her well in school.
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
This pick from Acedeck looks light and airy (no obnoxious black plastic rectangles with bright red numbers here), especially in this soft putty color.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
So, why does Peacock’s approach to ads feel particularly obnoxious?
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
The American tourist used to be regarded as the most obnoxious creature in the world.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
This pick from Acedeck looks light and airy (no obnoxious black plastic rectangles with bright red numbers here), especially in this soft putty color.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
So, why does Peacock’s approach to ads feel particularly obnoxious?
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 28 Dec. 2025
The American tourist used to be regarded as the most obnoxious creature in the world.
—Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 9 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obnoxious
Adjective
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Perhaps the most ugly truth of human spaceflight is that the ISS is old and its days are numbered.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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Okay, let’s get into the other good, bad, and ugly from episode 2 of Survivor 50, and — shameless plug alert!—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Darnold had played for the offensive coordinator.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the Rams managed just six offensive boards and seven second-chance points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady.—
Rosemary Counter,
Vanity Fair,
25 Feb. 2026
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Just last week the president tweeted a vile and disgusting image of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and refuses to apologize.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Anti-American and antisemitic rhetoric should be categorically unacceptable in any venue.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Mar. 2026
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When direct conflict carries unacceptable escalation risk, sustained pressure below the threshold of force offers states a way to bend the will of a rival nation without triggering open war.—
Andrew Latham,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My reaction was silence and determination to make sure common sense prevailed to make sure her senior son, Jake, a top pitcher who transferred from Palm Desert to Rancho Christian, had this continuing stress resolved after an already awful ordeal engulfed him and his parents for months.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The bullpen…what are the Texas Rangers going to do about another potentially awful bullpen?—
Tim Cowlishaw,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Trapped allergens can affect the air quality in your bedroom, triggering congestion, scalp itching and irritation, not to mention unpleasant odors.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
3 Mar. 2026
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So Miss Manners believes that your sister should apologize — not to her rude guest, but to the other guests, for having been subjected to such an unpleasant scene.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After the horrible murder of Rob Reiner and his wife, legions of fans revisited to the director’s films, and this is one of his best.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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But today, the building is in horrible shape.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In an effort to keep kids away from objectionable content, a number of US states and several countries—Australia being the latest—have implemented age-verification laws that require websites to confirm that their visitors are of age.—
Chloe Albanesius,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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This does not mean giving up on health interventions some people may find objectionable but better understanding the conceptual origins of resistance and working with people from there.—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Obnoxious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obnoxious. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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