noun
- the quality of being harmful, poisonous, or very unpleasant
Examples
- The noxiousness of the chemical fumes forced workers to evacuate the building.
- Environmental scientists studied the noxiousness of various pollutants in the water supply.
- The noxiousness of his behavior made him unwelcome at social gatherings.
- Regulations were put in place to reduce the noxiousness of industrial waste.
- The plant’s natural noxiousness protects it from being eaten by animals.
- She complained about the noxiousness of the smell coming from the garbage dump.