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obnoxious Antonyms
Opposite of obnoxious
Because the opposite of obnoxious shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying in a way that provokes strong dislike or irritation.
Usage Example
"The restaurant manager politely asked the pleasant patron to lower his voice and stop disturbing the other diners."
Strongest
pleasant
agreeable
delightful
Strong
charming
amiable
likable
courteous
polite
• adjective (Context 2)
(archaic) Exposed or liable to harm, injury, or evil; vulnerable.
Usage Example
"Coastal settlements along the low-lying peninsula remained invulnerable to sudden seasonal flooding."
Strongest
invulnerable
Strong
immune
impervious
secure
Similar words to obnoxious
Words similar to obnoxious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
offensive
insufferable
vulnerable
liable
odious
susceptible
disagreeable
unpleasant
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Obnoxious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/obnoxious