obnoxious
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What to know: Ferrell, a master of playing obnoxious, egotistical men who are somehow still lovable, does that once again in this comedy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
The more people dislike him, the more loudly announces he’s actually a deeply moral person, which is an obnoxious and off-putting lie that alienates people more.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
“He could be loud, at times obnoxious, but he was always one of the boys. He was never condescending to anybody.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
Ticket Exchange, set up by Edinburgh fan Carey McEvoy, says Scotland fans can swap and sell World Cup briefs without "obnoxious" resale mark-ups.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
The smile on her face is the one she uses when parents of an obnoxious piano student ask how he is doing.
From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko
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