adj.
Pronunciation: ' no ̇ i-s ə m
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English noysome, from noy annoyance, alteration of anoi, from Anglo-French anui, from anuier to harass, annoy ― more at ANNOY
Date: 14th century
1 : NOXIOUS , HARMFUL
2 a : offensive to the senses and especially to the sense of smell < noisome garbage> b : highly obnoxious or objectionable < noisome habits>
synonyms see MALODOROUS
– noi · some · ly adverb
– noi · some · ness noun