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obnoxious

One entry found for obnoxious.
Main Entry: ob·nox·ious
Pronunciation: äb-'näk-sh&s, &b-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin obnoxius, from ob in the way of, exposed to + noxa harm -- more at NOXIOUS
1 archaic : exposed to something unpleasant or harmful -- used with to
2 archaic : deserving of censure
3 : odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
- ob·nox·ious·ly adverb
- ob·nox·ious·ness noun