Definition of "obnoxious" in English

adjective

1. Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

   • Throwing stones at the bus is another example of your obnoxious behaviour.

2. (of a person) Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude.

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

3. (archaic or obsolete) Exposed or vulnerable to something, especially harm or injury.

4. Causing harm or injury; harmful, hurtful, injurious.

5. Deserving of blame or punishment; blameworthy, guilty.

6. Under the authority or power of someone; subject, subordinate; hence, deferential, submissive, subservient.

7. Followed by to: likely to do something.