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obnoxious
What does obnoxious mean?
obnoxious (adjective): extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use obnoxious in a sentence?
- Throwing stones at the bus is another example of your obnoxious behavior. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce obnoxious?
/ɑbˈnɑkʃəs/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does obnoxious come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin obnoxiōsus.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of obnoxious?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “obnoxious” mean?
fully sufficient; found in copious supply; in great quantity; overflowing
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extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious
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having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
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expected to follow in the indefinite future from causes already operating
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Which word is closest in meaning to “obnoxious”?
uncomfortable
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objectionable
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technological
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revolutionary
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