noxiousness

noxiousness — noun

1. the harmful, poisonous, or deeply unpleasant nature of something, whether in its

1.名詞C2
釋義

the harmful, poisonous, or deeply unpleasant nature of something, whether in its physical effects, its social impact, or its moral character

例句

The noxiousness of the factory air drove the Watanabe family from their home.

the noxiousness of + noun phrase for environmental harm

Astrid reported the noxiousness of the cleaning fumes to the building manager.

同義詞
  • toxicity

    specifically about poison or poisonous effects; noxiousness can also cover non-toxic harm like foul smells or moral corruption

  • harmfulness

    more everyday and less intense; noxiousness suggests a stronger, more visceral quality of harm

  • perniciousness

    implies slow, hidden, cumulative damage; more literary than noxiousness

反義詞
  • harmlessness

    the complete absence of harmful quality

  • benignity

    a positively kind or gentle quality, not merely neutral

文法句型

the noxiousness of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Used almost exclusively in formal writing — scientific reports, legal documents, or literary criticism. In everyday conversation, people typically say 'how harmful it was' or name the specific quality (toxicity, nastiness) instead of using this abstract noun.

常見錯誤

❌I was annoyed by his noxiousness at the party.
✅I was annoyed by his obnoxiousness at the party.
💡'Noxiousness' means a harmful or poisonous quality; 'obnoxiousness' means annoying or objectionable behaviour. They come from different roots.