Definitions
- Describing a person who is unpleasant, rude, or offensive. - Referring to behavior that is irritating, annoying, or bothersome. - Talking about something that is objectionable, offensive, or disagreeable.
- Describing something that is disgusting, revolting, or nauseating. - Referring to a person or behavior that is offensive, abhorrent, or repugnant. - Talking about something that is unattractive, unpleasant, or undesirable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something or someone that is unpleasant or offensive.
- 2Both words have negative connotations.
- 3Both words can be used to describe behavior or attitudes of people.
- 4Both words can be used to describe physical characteristics or qualities of things.
What is the difference?
- 1Intensity: Repulsive is stronger and more extreme than obnoxious in terms of the level of disgust or offense.
- 2Appearance vs. behavior: Obnoxious is more commonly used to describe behavior or actions, while repulsive is often used to describe physical appearance or qualities.
- 3Scope: Obnoxious can refer to a wide range of behaviors or attitudes, while repulsive is more specific to qualities that are physically or morally disgusting.
- 4Subjectivity: Obnoxious can be subjective and depend on personal opinion, while repulsive is more objective and generally agreed upon as being unpleasant or disgusting.
- 5Usage: Obnoxious is more commonly used in everyday language, while repulsive is less common and more formal.
Remember this!
Obnoxious and repulsive are both negative words used to describe unpleasant or offensive things or people. However, obnoxious is more commonly used to describe behavior or actions that are irritating or offensive, while repulsive is often used to describe physical appearance or qualities that are disgusting or morally reprehensible. Additionally, repulsive is stronger and more extreme in its level of disgust or offense compared to obnoxious.
