Loathsome

/ˈloʊθsəm/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.

The loathsome behavior of the criminal shocked everyone in the community.

Extremely unpleasant; offensive.

She couldn't stand the loathsome smell coming from the garbage.

Deserving of strong dislike or aversion.

His loathsome attitude towards others made him few friends.

Middle English, from loath + -some

loathsome task:

A job or duty that is highly unpleasant or distasteful.

loathsome behavior:

Actions that are regarded as morally repugnant.

loathsome attitude:

A way of thinking or behaving that is contemptible and repulsive.

Super gross or extremely unpleasant.

That new restaurant's food was just loathsome.

Highly disliked or detested.

He's such a loathsome character in the movie.