Noisome — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈnȯi-səm/ noi·some

Meaning & Definition of Noisome

Noisome (adjective)

  1. noxious, harmful
  2. offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell
  3. highly obnoxious or objectionable

Noisome (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "a noisome remark about my weight that stuck with me for days"

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

  2. having an unpleasant smell

    "the noisome air of the area of the city that was downwind of the dog food factory"

    similar: fetid, foul, frowsty (chiefly British), frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, rank, reeking, reeky, ripe, smelly, stenchy, stinking, stinky, strong
    related: putrid, rancid, skunky, stale, bad, disgusting, offensive, repulsive, revolting, vile, decayed, decaying, decomposed, decomposing, rotted, rotten, rotting, spoiled, spoiling, dirty, filthy, nasty, noxious, odiferous, odoriferous, odorous
    opposite: ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet
    near: flowery, fruity, spicy, woodsy

  3. bad for the well-being of the body

    "it's no fun having asthma and living in an area with noisome smog"

    similar: insalubrious, noxious, sickly, unhealthful, unhealthy, unwholesome
    related: germy, insanitary, unhygienic, unsanitary, nonnutritious, poisonous, toxic, fatal, lethal, mortal
    opposite: healthful, healthy
    near: hygienic, sanitary, nutritious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Noisome

The most common words with a similar meaning to Noisome:

Chiefly British: frowsty
abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly, fetid, frowsy, funky, fusty, malodorous, musty, rank

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Noisome

Words with the opposite meaning of Noisome:

innocuous, inoffensive, ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent, savory, scented, sweet, healthful, healthy

Related Words for Noisome

exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unsavory, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish

Near Antonyms of Noisome

acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome, unexceptionable

Word Forms of Noisome

Derived words: noisomely (adverb), noisomeness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Noisome

Middle English noysome, from noy annoyance, alteration of anoi, from Anglo-French anui, from anuier to harass, annoy annoy

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Noisome

What does "Noisome" mean?

"Noisome" means noxious, harmful. As an adjective, it is defined as: noxious, harmful. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Noisome"?

Other words for "Noisome" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful and evil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Noisome" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Noisome"?

There are 127 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Noisome". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul and fulsome.

What is the opposite of "Noisome"?

Antonyms of "Noisome" include innocuous, inoffensive, ambrosial, aromatic, fragrant, perfumed, redolent and savory. Near antonyms include acceptable, agreeable, alluring and appealing.

How do you use "Noisome" in a sentence?

Examples of "Noisome" in a sentence: "a noisome remark about my weight that stuck with me for days"; "the noisome air of the area of the city that was downwind of the dog food factory"; "it's no fun having asthma and living in an area with noisome smog".

Is "Noisome" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Noisome" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Noisome"?

"Noisome" is pronounced /ˈnȯi-səm/ and divided into syllables as noi·some.

What is the origin of the word "Noisome"?

"Noisome" comes from Middle English noysome, from noy annoyance, alteration of anoi, from Anglo-French anui, from anuier to harass, annoy annoy. First known use: 14th century.