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

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

Later, as Piven was becoming a leading man in his own right thanks to his role as obnoxious agent Ari Gold on HBO's Entourage, the two seemed to drift apart. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026

The White Lotus' Jennifer Coolidge plays Monica Geller (Courteney Cox) and Phoebe's obnoxious old roommate, Amanda Buffamonteezi, on a season 10 episode of Friends in 2003. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 May 2026

The Golden Knights are obnoxious. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 May 2026