Odiosa (en. Hateful)

/oˈðjosa/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
That causes deep dislike or rejection.
Her odious attitude drove away many friends.
Su actitud odiosa alejó a muchos amigos.
It applies to something that is very unpleasant or unacceptable.
The situation became odious for everyone involved.
La situación se volvió odiosa para todos los involucrados.
It refers to behaviors that are blameworthy or immoral.
The criminal's odious actions were condemned by society.
Las acciones odiosas del criminal fueron condenadas por la sociedad.

Etymology

From Latin 'odiosus', which means 'that causes hatred'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

odious person
Individual who is very unpleasant or bothers others.
persona odiosa
odious situation
Circumstance that is very difficult to endure or causes rejection.
situación odiosa
odious attitude
Behavior that generates aversion in others.
actitud odiosa

Related Words

hatred
Intense feeling of aversion towards someone or something.
odio
to hate
To feel hatred towards someone or something.
odiar
disdain
Disdain or contempt towards something or someone considered undesirable.
desprecio

Slang Meanings

A person who is considered annoying or irritating.
I can't stand her, she's so odious that she makes everyone uncomfortable.
No puedo soportarla, es tan odiosa que hace que todos se sientan incómodos.
A situation that is considered unbearable.
That movie was odious, I don’t want to see it again.
Esa película fue odiosa, no quiero volver a verla.