Loathsome Meaning in English
word
ˈɫoʊðsəm/, /ˈɫoʊθsəm
LOHDH-sum or LOHTH-sum
lˈəʊθsʌm
LOHTH-sum
Definition
If something is loathsome, it is extremely unpleasant, disgusting, or makes you feel strong dislike or hatred.
Usage & Nuances
'Loathsome' is a formal, strong adjective—used to describe things or people that cause intense disgust or hatred. Common with words like 'behavior', 'creature', or 'smell'. Don't confuse 'loathsome' (disgusting) with 'loath' (reluctant).
Spanish: repugnante - detestable - asquerosoPortuguese (BR): repulsivo - detestável - nojentoPortuguese (PT): repugnante - detestável - abominávelChinese (Simplified): 令人厌恶的 - 可憎的Chinese (Traditional): 令人厭惡的 - 可憎的Hindi: घृणित - घिनौनाArabic: بغيض - مثير للاشمئزاز - مكروهBengali: ঘৃণ্য - জঘন্যRussian: отвратительный - омерзительный - мерзкийJapanese: 忌まわしい - 嫌悪感を抱かせるVietnamese: ghê tởm - đáng kinh tởmKorean: 혐오스러운 - 역겨운Turkish: iğrenç - tiksindiriciUrdu: نفرت انگیز - مکروہIndonesian: menjijikkan - menjengkelkan
Example Sentences
The garbage had a loathsome smell.
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He showed loathsome behavior at the party.
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The disease is spread by a loathsome insect.
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I find cruelty to animals absolutely loathsome.
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He made a loathsome comment that shocked everyone in the room.
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That movie villain is so loathsome, you can't help but hate him.
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