How Do You Spell OBNOXIOUS?

Pronunciation: [ɒbnˈɒkʃəs] (IPA)

The word "obnoxious" is spelled with the letters O-B-N-O-X-I-O-U-S. Its IPA phonetic transcription is əbˈnɒkʃəs. The first syllable, "ob", is pronounced as "əb", with a schwa sound followed by the 'b' sound. The second syllable is pronounced with the 'n' sound followed by the 'ɑ' sound. The final syllable, "-ious", is pronounced with a long 'o' sound, followed by a 'sh' sound, and ends with an 's' sound. The word means extremely unpleasant or offensive.

OBNOXIOUS Meaning and Definition

1. Obnoxious is an adjective that describes something or someone as highly offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable. It refers to behavior, characteristics, or actions that are particularly annoying, disagreeable, or bothersome to others. An obnoxious person is often viewed as rude, disrespectful, or inconsiderate, causing annoyance and frustration in social situations.

   The term can also be used to describe things or situations that are irritating or offensive to the senses. For instance, an obnoxious odor is one that is particularly foul, unpleasant, or overpowering. Similarly, an obnoxious sound is harsh, grating, or excessively loud, causing discomfort or irritation to the listener.

   Obnoxiousness is often associated with a lack of awareness or concern for others, as the behavior or qualities deemed obnoxious are considered to be self-centered, offensive, or exhibiting a disregard for social norms or common courtesy.

   It is important to note that obnoxiousness is subjective, as what someone finds obnoxious may not be the same for others. Cultural, social, and individual sensitivities and behavioral expectations contribute to the perception of what is considered obnoxious in different contexts. It is essential to take into account individual differences and cultural diversity when evaluating behavior or characteristics as obnoxious, as interpretation may vary across different people and cultures.

2. Offensive; hateful; odious; liable or exposed.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for OBNOXIOUS *

• abnoxious 25.7425742%
• obnoctious 9.90099%
• obnoxous 6.930693%
• obnocious 6.930693%
• obnxious 6.930693%
• obnixious 6.930693%
• obnaxious 3.960396%
• obnoxius 3.960396%
• obnixous 2.970297%
• obnoixous 2.970297%
• obnoxsus 1.980198%
• obnioxious 1.980198%
• obnoxios 1.980198%
• obnizious 1.980198%
• obnoxcious 1.980198%
• obnoxkous 1.980198%
• obxious 0.990099%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for OBNOXIOUS

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Etymology of OBNOXIOUS

The word "obnoxious" originated from the Latin term "obnoxius", which means "subject to harm or injury". "Obnoxius" is derived from the combination of two Latin words, "ob" meaning "towards" or "against", and "noxa" meaning "hurt" or "injury". Over time, the meaning of "obnoxious" evolved to describe someone or something that is extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying.

Similar spelling word for OBNOXIOUS

• obnoxiously.