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1. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › obnoxiousObnoxious Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   How to use obnoxious in a sentence. odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive; exposed to something unpleasant or harmful —used with to; deserving of censure… See the full definition

2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › obnoxiousOBNOXIOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   OBNOXIOUS definition: 1. very unpleasant or rude: 2. very unpleasant or rude: 3. very unpleasant or offensive: . Learn more.

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › obnoxiousOBNOXIOUS Synonyms: 194 Similar and Opposite Words | Merriam ...

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   Synonyms for OBNOXIOUS: ugly, disgusting, awful, horrible, hideous, sickening, obscene, offensive; Antonyms of OBNOXIOUS: innocuous, acceptable, attractive ...

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   If something is obnoxious, it's annoying and unpleasant. Generally, people like to avoid obnoxious folks.

6. ell.stackexchange.com › questions › 85864Obnoxious usage and meaning - English Language Learners Stack ...

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   Mar 28, 2016 · 1. The word obnoxious is actually a synonym of the word objectionable (an adjective) and is defined as: causing disapproval or protest. Though the word sounds rude, and is often believed to be so; you could actually use it without being too rude. As to when should you use this word?

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english-word › obnoxiousOBNOXIOUS - Meaning & Translations | Collins English Dictionary

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   Master the word "OBNOXIOUS" in English: definitions, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one complete resource.

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   Is obnoxious a word?

   • The word obnoxious is actually a synonym of the word objectionable (an adjective) and is defined as: causing disapproval or protest Though the word sounds rude, and is often believed to be so; you could actually use it without being too rude. As to when should you use this word?

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   Is obnoxious offensive?

   • Leave me alone! The word obnoxious is itself not offensive, but can be used to describe behaviour, actions or words that are offensive. The word obnoxious is actually a synonym of the word objectionable (an adjective) and is defined as:

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   Which are the 4 most obnoxious words?

   • The top 4 obnoxious words are: annoying, rude, arrogant, and loud. You can get the definition of a word in the list below by tapping the question-mark icon next to it. The words at the top of the list are the ones most associated with obnoxious, and as you go down the relatedness becomes more slight.

   Obnoxious Words - 256 Words Related to "Obnoxious"

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   What does the term 'obnoxious' mean?

   • The term 'obnoxious' comes from the Latin word 'obnoxiosus', which means 'hurtful, injurious'. It is derived from 'obnoxius', meaning 'subject, exposed to harm'. Hopefully, this gives you some idea about which term to use depending on the type of 'unpleasantness' you're describing.

   Difference between hideous, odious and obnoxious [closed]

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   Is 'obnoxious' used in American English?

   • Americans do use the term obnoxious. A person with a bad habit or unpleasant personality may be obnoxious. However, the term 'hideous' is rarely used in the US and may sound effeminate and shrill to American ears. Instead, we use the term 'ugly'. The British use the term 'hideous'. For example, in the novel 'That Hideous Strength' by C.S. Lewis. But Americans do say 'odious' and 'obnoxious'.

   Difference between hideous, odious and obnoxious [closed]

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   What does obnoxius mean?

   • Note: Latin obnoxius has traditionally been taken to be a parasynthetic derivative from the phrase ob noxiam "due to wrongdoing, on account of bad behavior" (see noxious), but this explanation does not account for the primary senses of the word.

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9. www.oed.com › dictionary › obnoxious_adjobnoxious, adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English ...

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   The earliest known use of the adjective obnoxious is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for obnoxious is from 1572, in a translation by Robert Harrison, Brownist and writer. obnoxious is a borrowing from Latin. Etymons: Latin obnoxiōsus. See etymology.