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obnoxious

[uhb-nok-shuhs] / əbˈnɒk ʃəs /


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Trump snapped at her, branding her a “very obnoxious person.”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

The retailer's attempt to humanise its chat bot may have backfired, as some users said that Olive was "obnoxious," while another said that they found its small talk "aggravating."

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

On Monday, he said on social media that he could use other levies in a “much more powerful and obnoxious way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

“Am I liable if I can’t get this done right now? Between Christmas and New Year’s? It’s just the most obnoxious, disgusting behavior.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2026

I say that quite impersonally and do not mean to be obnoxious; actually, it is intended as a compliment.

From "Nine Stories" by J. D. Salinger