Sentence examples for obnoxious words from inspiring English sources

Suggestions(1)

The phrase "obnoxious words" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used to describe language that is offensive, irritating, or unpleasant.
Example: "The speaker's obnoxious words left the audience feeling uncomfortable and offended."
Alternatives: "offensive language" or "disagreeable remarks"

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In this case, it's also better to avoid vulgar or obnoxious words and phrases.

So, for example, when you're talking with Grandpa Joe it's better to fall into the "good-ole-boy" speech patterns than your super academic, "lots of big obnoxious words" speech pattern.

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"Curating is maybe an obnoxious word that's overused," he says, quite rightly.

"Impart," for instance, is no hick term nor a current fad word (such as "existential" or "obnoxious" – these words may be multisyllabic, but are used commonly by even the dumbest twerps) … this journalist would have to conclude that the mentality behind ZZ Top extends far beyond "I'm just looking for some tush".

Although Mr. Isaacson is not analytical about his subject's volatile personality (the word "obnoxious" figures in the book frequently), he raises the question of whether feelings of abandonment in childhood made him fanatically controlling and manipulative as an adult.

"Olga's a working-class girl, very much her own person, sober, unsentimental, and she can even be somewhat mouthy and obnoxious; in other words, as we say, you can't get her drunk on a bun..

As obnoxious as his words and actions have been to many people, millions are still eager to see him fight, including, perhaps, many of those who find him repugnant.

"Olga's a working-class girl, very much her own person, sober, unsentimental, and she can even be somewhat mouthy and obnoxious; in other words, as we say, you can't get her drunk on a bun...

It strikes me now that there can be few clearer signs of obnoxiousness than an 11-year-old's use of the word "obnoxious".

Not even one that plays an obnoxious song obnoxiously loudly and goes on for an obnoxiously long period of time after the loved father has not-read any words inside the obnoxious card.

Call me superficial, but, like many, more regular viewers, I found the word "Syfy" obnoxious, and became less inclined to check out its shows.

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