Insufferable
Insufferable adjective - More than can be put up with.
Usage example: an insufferable bore whose only topic of conversation is himself
Obnoxious is a synonym for insufferable in intolerable topic. In some cases you can use "Obnoxious" instead an adjective "Insufferable", when it comes to topics like unbearable.
Nearby Word: insufferably
Obnoxious
Obnoxious adjective - Causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment.
Insufferable is a synonym for obnoxious in loathsome topic. You can use "Insufferable" instead an adjective "Obnoxious", if it concerns topics such as offensive, intolerable, unbearable.
Nearby Word: obnoxiously
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- repulsive and insufferable
- repulsive and obnoxious
- unpleasant and insufferable
- unpleasant and obnoxious
- loathsome and insufferable
- loathsome and obnoxious
- offensive and insufferable
- offensive and obnoxious
- disgusting and insufferable
- disgusting and obnoxious
- odious and insufferable
- odious and obnoxious
- intolerable and insufferable
- intolerable and obnoxious
Both words in one sentence
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In one episode the insufferable and obnoxious Major Frank Burns slips and injures his back in a "normal" accident on the base which requires routine intervention.
Source: Series / M*A*S*H -
Love Triangle: The one involving Jack, Kate and Sawyer has been played throughout all seasons with an insufferable, obnoxious insistence.
Source: Series / Lost - Insufferable Genius: Kageno Kumori, though more subtle than most he's still slightly obnoxious and full up himself.
Source: Roleplay / Final Warfare
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