Odious

/ˈoʊdiəs/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

The odious smell of rotten eggs filled the room.

causing hatred or strong dislike.

His odious behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable.

offensive to the senses; disgusting.

The odious conditions in the abandoned house were shocking to the new tenants.

Late Latin 'odius', from Latin 'odium' meaning 'hatred'.

odious task

A very unpleasant or disagreeable job.

odious policies

Policies that are extremely objectionable or hateful.

odium

General or widespread hatred or disgust.

odiate

To express dislike or hatred.

Really bad or awful

That movie was odious, I can't believe I wasted my time on it.

Something unpleasant or gross

The food at that restaurant was just odious.