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obnoxious Synonyms

Another word for obnoxious

Choosing another word for obnoxious depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 offensive patron to lower his voice and stop disturbing the other diners."

Strongest
offensive
insufferable
Strong
odious
disagreeable
unpleasant
intolerable
repugnant
annoying
irritating
boorish

• adjective (Context 2)

(archaic) Exposed or liable to harm, injury, or evil; vulnerable.

Usage Example

"Coastal settlements along the low-lying peninsula remained vulnerable to sudden seasonal flooding."

Strongest
vulnerable
Strong
liable
susceptible
exposed

Opposites of obnoxious

The opposite of obnoxious shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

pleasant
agreeable
invulnerable
delightful
charming
immune
impervious
amiable
See all opposites of obnoxious

• Nearby Words

obliviously
obliviousness
oblong
obnoxious
obnoxiously
obnoxiousness
oboe

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Obnoxious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/obnoxious
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