For our purposes here, however, we will consider any person or behavior "obnoxious" when it is deliberately offensive and makes others feel uncomfortable. ... A person frequently expresses racist, sexist, or ageist opinions in a public setting.
What does it mean when someone is being obnoxious?
1 : odiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive. 2 archaic : exposed to something unpleasant or harmful —used with to. 3 archaic : deserving of censure.
How do you deal with an obnoxious person?
How to Deal with Obnoxious People
- Ignore it. An obnoxious individual may simply want attention. ...
- Confront the offender. But recognize that your corrective action might only anger him. ...
- Preserve the person's self-esteem.
