loathsome

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loathsome

(adjective)

Meaning

causing hatred or disgust

Example

"The loathsome behavior of the bully shocked the entire class."

Synonyms

detestablerepugnantabhorrent

Antonyms

pleasantdesirableagreeable

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English 'laðsom', meaning hateful.
Related word forms
  • adjective: loathsome

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