obnoxious
Example Sentences
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Sure, he’s obnoxious, immature, but he’s also now determined.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
The more people dislike him, the more loudly announces he’s actually a deeply moral person, which is an obnoxious and off-putting lie that alienates people more.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
“He could be loud, at times obnoxious, but he was always one of the boys. He was never condescending to anybody.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
At his best, Pratt came off as a boisterous bro with enough charm to call himself “humble” without coming off as obnoxious.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 6, 2026
When Mrs. B had finally gotten a second of peace, the loud, obnoxious music had broken the silence.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
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