noisome
Noun
Hard difficulty
What does “noisome” mean?
noun.having an extremely offensive smell.
SAT Usage
the term often appears in contexts related to environmental issues, health, or unpleasant experiences. It emphasizes not just a bad smell but a harmful or toxic quality, distinguishing it from similar words like "foul" or "rancid," which may refer to unpleasant odors without the same implication of danger or offensiveness.
Common Confusions
Noisome implies a harmful or toxic quality associated with an offensive smell, while foul usually suggests an unpleasant odor without the implication of danger or toxicity.
Do not choose noisome if the context emphasizes pleasantness or freshness rather than having an extremely offensive smell.
Example Sentences
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A noisome odor drifted through the alley behind the restaurant.
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The noisome odor from the dumpster filled the entire alleyway.