Basic Details
Word: Obnoxious
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Very unpleasant or annoying; causing annoyance.
Synonyms: Offensive, irritating, disagreeable
Antonyms: Pleasant, agreeable, delightful
Idioms and Phrases
- Obnoxious behaviour: Actions that are rude or irritating. Example: "His obnoxious behaviour at the restaurant made everyone uncomfortable."
- Obnoxious noise: Loud and irritating sounds. Example: "The obnoxious noise from the construction site kept me awake all night."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The obnoxious smell from the garbage made it hard to enjoy the picnic.
Example 2: She found his obnoxious comments during the movie very distracting.
Example 3: The obnoxious habit of talking loudly in public places annoys many people.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "obnoxious" comes from the Latin word "obnoxius," which means "exposed to harm"? Over time, it evolved to describe behaviours that are unpleasant or annoying!
Famous Quote
"Some people are like clouds. When they disappear, it's a beautiful day." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "obnoxious" mean?
a) Very pleasant
b) Very annoying
c) Extremely kind
d) Completely silent
Answer: b) Very annoying
2. Which of these is a synonym of "obnoxious"?
a) Charming
b) Offensive
c) Caring
d) Happy
Answer: b) Offensive
3. Which of these is an antonym of "obnoxious"?
a) Delightful
b) Annoying
c) Irritating
d) Troubling
Answer: a) Delightful
4. Which sentence uses "obnoxious" correctly?
a) The obnoxious kid was very quiet in class.
b) The obnoxious sound made it hard to concentrate.
c) The obnoxious flowers smelled lovely.
d) The obnoxious dog was friendly to everyone.
Answer: b) The obnoxious sound made it hard to concentrate.
5. Which idiom describes a negative action similar to "obnoxious"?
a) As quiet as a mouse
b) Obnoxious noise
c) The early bird catches the worm
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: b) Obnoxious noise
