obnoxious
/əbˈnɑːkʃəs/
ob · nox · ious
əb · ˈnɑːk · ʃəs
English Definition
adj. very unpleasant, offensive
Significado en Español
odioso, desagradable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khó chịu, đáng ghét
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Example Sentence
The music was too loud and obnoxious.
音乐声音太大太难听。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
obnoxious (unpleasant)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is the best synonym for “obnoxious”:
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A
irritating
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B
friendly
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C
quiet
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D
enthusiastic
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A — irritating.
“obnoxious” means adj. very unpleasant, offensive
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ guest insulted the host and complained about everything.
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A
charming
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B
obnoxious
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C
pleasant
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D
agreeable
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B — obnoxious.
“obnoxious” means adj. very unpleasant, offensive
Common questions about “obnoxious”
What does “obnoxious” mean?
obnoxious — adj. very unpleasant, offensive. In Chinese: 令人讨厌的.
How do you pronounce “obnoxious”?
obnoxious is pronounced /əbˈnɑːkʃəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ob · nox · ious.
How do you use “obnoxious” in a sentence?
The music was too loud and obnoxious. (音乐声音太大太难听。)
What are synonyms for “obnoxious”?
unpleasant, nasty — all close in meaning to obnoxious (adj. very unpleasant, offensive).
Is “obnoxious” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. obnoxious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “obnoxious”?
obnoxious (unpleasant)
