obnoxious

/əbˈnɒkʃəs/adj
Elementary
1

Extremely offensive or unpleasant; very annoying, contemptible, or odious.

2

Unjustly disagreeable, argumentative or objectionable; brazenly rude.

3

Exposed or vulnerable to something, especially harm or injury.

4

Causing harm or injury; harmful, hurtful, injurious.

5

Deserving of blame or punishment; blameworthy, guilty.

6

Under the authority or power of someone; subject, subordinate; hence, deferential, submissive, subservient.

7

Followed by to: likely to do something.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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