Synonyms of obnoxious
58 similar words · 10 opposite words
Another word for obnoxious is annoying. Other synonyms of obnoxious are disgusting, unpleasant, bad, obscene and demonic. The opposite of obnoxious is unobnoxious.
Synonyms and similar words for obnoxious
adjectiveExtremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.
- aggravating
- aggy slangAggravating; annoying, irritating, obnoxious.
- annoyingCausing irritation or annoyance; troublesome; vexatious.
- wretched
- displeasingUnattractive, dislikable, objectionable.
- bothersomeCausing trouble, annoyance, inconvenience, irritation, or perplexity.
- chagriningAnnoying, vexing.
- cruddy slangAnnoying, irritating.
- douchetastic US, slangExtremely douchey; highly obnoxious.
- douchey derogatory, slangCharacteristic of a douche (jerk) or douchebag; obnoxious.
- drippyTiresome; annoying.
- gittish slangLike a git; jerkish; obnoxious.
- honery US, slangDifficult and stubborn; ornery.
- irksomeMarked by irritation or annoyance; disagreeable; troublesome by reason of long continuance or repetition.
- irritating
- peskyAnnoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).
- plaguy
- troublesomeCausing trouble or anxiety.
- twattish derogatory, slangCharacteristic of a twat; obnoxious.
- vexatious
- abhorrant
- abhorrent
- badTricky; stressful; unpleasant.
- sickly
- mean
- infernal
- bumUnpleasant or unhappy.
- horrid
- vile
- demonicExtremely cruel or evil; abhorrent or repugnant; diabolical.
- disagreeable
- disgustingCausing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
- distasteful
- foul
- rancid
- fulsome
- grimDisgusting; gross.
- groDisgusting, unpleasant; gross.
- grodyNasty, dirty, disgusting, foul, revolting, yucky, grotesque.
- gross
- grottyUnpleasant, dirty, slovenly or offensive.
- harsh
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- munted Australia, slang
- nasty
- nauseous
- offensive
- obsceneDisgusting or repulsive.
- rank informal
- repugnant
- repulsive
- revoltingRepulsive, disgusting.
- scabrousDisgusting, repellent.
- sickening
- stridentGrating or obnoxious.
- unpleasantNot pleasant.
- gooey archaicDistasteful, unpleasant.
adjectiveDeserving of blame or punishment; blameworthy, guilty.
Opposite of obnoxious
adjectiveExtremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.
- unobnoxiousNot obnoxious.
- acceptable
- agreeable
- amiable
- charming
- nice
- pleasant
- pleasingAgreeable; giving pleasure, cheer, enjoyment or gratification.
- welcome
- comely obsoletePleasing to the feelings or senses; agreeable, nice, pleasant.
Meaning of obnoxious
- adjective Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.
- adjective Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude.
- adjective Exposed or vulnerable to something, especially harm or injury.
obnoxious in other languages
Questions about synonyms of obnoxious
- What is another word for obnoxious?
- Obnoxious has 58 synonyms on Word.ws, such as annoying, disgusting, unpleasant, bad, obscene, demonic, grim and strident.
- What is the opposite of obnoxious?
- The opposite of obnoxious is unobnoxious. Other antonyms of obnoxious are pleasing, nice and welcome.
- What does obnoxious mean?
- Obnoxious means extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.
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