Obnoxious

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əbˈnɑkʃəs/

Definitions of obnoxious

adjective extremely unpleasant or offensive

Example Sentences

A1 I don't like to be around obnoxious people.

A2 The loud music coming from the party next door was obnoxious.

B1 His obnoxious behavior made it difficult to work with him.

B2 She had an obnoxious attitude towards anyone who disagreed with her.

C1 The obnoxious comments made by the politician caused a stir in the media.

C2 The obnoxious behavior of the celebrity was widely criticized by the public.

Examples of obnoxious in a Sentence

formal His obnoxious behavior at the meeting was completely unacceptable.

informal I can't stand hanging out with him, he's so obnoxious.

slang She's always acting all obnoxious around her friends.

figurative The bright neon sign was obnoxious in the otherwise serene landscape.

Grammatical Forms of obnoxious

past tense

obnoxed

plural

obnoxiouses

comparative

more obnoxious

superlative

most obnoxious

present tense

is obnoxious

future tense

will be obnoxious

perfect tense

has been obnoxious

continuous tense

is being obnoxious

singular

obnoxious

positive degree

obnoxious

infinitive

to be obnoxious

gerund

being obnoxious

participle

obnoxiously

Origin and Evolution of obnoxious

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'obnoxious' originated from the Latin word 'obnoxiosus', meaning subject to harm or injury.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'obnoxious' has evolved to refer to something annoying, offensive, or objectionable.