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obnoxious

[uhb-nok-shuhs] / əbˈnɒk ʃəs /


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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

For many, there’s a distinction between genuine audience reactions and obnoxious laughter.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 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

"The cost and the resale fees from Fifa are obnoxious," McEvoy told BBC Scotland News.

From BBC Apr. 25, 2026

The cottage staff told all the TPRed kids—the obnoxious acronym had somehow become an adjective—that we were going to have our photos taken by a professional photographer for an adoption catalog.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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