His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone feel uncomfortable.
synonyms
offensivedetestabledisagreeable
word origin — from Latin 'obnoxius', meaning 'exposed to harm, liable to' (from 'ob-' meaning 'to' and 'noxius' meaning 'harmful').
obnoxious, occult, odious, odoriferous, officious: meanings and examples
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obnoxious · adjective/əbˈnɑːk.ʃəs/
extremely unpleasant or offensive
His obnoxious behavior at the party made everyone feel uncomfortable.
Synonyms: offensive, detestable, disagreeable
Origin: from Latin 'obnoxius', meaning 'exposed to harm, liable to' (from 'ob-' meaning 'to' and 'noxius' meaning 'harmful').
occult · adjective/əˈkʌlt/
relating to mystical, supernatural, or magical powers or phenomena
Many ancient rituals were performed under the guidance of occult practices that promised to unveil hidden truths.
Synonyms: mystical, supernatural, esoteric
Origin: from Latin 'occultus', meaning 'hidden', past participle of 'occultere', meaning 'to cover over'
odious · adjective/ˈoʊ.di.əs/
extremely unpleasant or repulsive
The smell coming from the garbage was absolutely odious, making it impossible to stay in the kitchen.
Synonyms: hateful, repugnant, offensive
Origin: From Latin 'odiosus', meaning 'hateful or offensive', derived from 'odium', meaning 'hatred'.
odoriferous · adjective/oʊˈdɚɪfərəs/
having a pleasant or distinctive smell
The garden was filled with odoriferous flowers, their sweet fragrance attracting bees and butterflies.
Synonyms: fragrant, aromatic, perfumed
Origin: From Latin 'odoriferus', from 'odor' meaning 'smell' and 'ferre' meaning 'to carry'.
officious · adjective/əˈfɪʃ.əs/
assertive of authority in a domineering way especially with petty matters
The officious guard insisted on checking everyone's bags at the entrance, despite the event organizer stating that it wasn't necessary.
Synonyms: meddlesome, interfering, intrusive
Origin: Mid 17th century: from Latin 'officiosus', meaning 'obliging, considerate', from 'officium', meaning 'office, duty'.