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obnoxious

The correct spelling is obnoxious.

How to pronounce obnoxious

/əbˈnɒkʃəs/
adjective

IPA: /əbˈnɒkʃəs/

Say it like: Obn-oxio-ws

The correct spelling is obnoxious. Extremely unpleasant or offensive; very annoying, odious or contemptible. For example: "He was an especially obnoxious and detestable specimen of a man."

Usage Examples

He was an especially obnoxious and detestable specimen of a man.

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Extremely unpleasant or offensive; very annoying, odious or contemptible.
  2. 2.Exposing to harm or injury.

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