Noisome
Adjective
UK
/ˈnɔɪ.səm/
US
/ˈnɔɪ.səm/
Definition
Extremely unpleasant, offensive, or harmful.
Example
"The noisome garbage made everyone choke."
"The factory emitted a noisome smoke that polluted the nearby village."
"He avoided the noisome arguments at work."
Explanation
Noisome means something very unpleasant, offensive, or harmful, often referring to smells, environments, or situations. A noisome smell could make people feel sick. It can also describe ideas, actions, or habits that are harmful or irritating. Although it is not commonly used in daily conversation, it appears in formal writing to describe things that are seriously unpleasant or dangerous.