odious (ˈəʊdɪəs
)
Definitions
adjective
- offensive; repugnant
Alternative Forms
ˈodiously adverb ˈodiousness nounWord Origin
C17: from Latin; see odiumSynonyms
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offensive,
nasty,
foul,
disgusting,
horrible,
unpleasant,
revolting,
obscene,
sickening,
vile,
horrid,
repellent,
unsavoury,
obnoxious,
unpalatable,
repulsive,
disagreeable,
nauseating,
hateful,
repugnant,
loathsome,
abhorrent,
abominable,
execrable,
detestable,
yucky or yukky
yucko,
Usage examples
Better not say any more or any less than this odious creature demanded.
, Kara Kush (1986)The self-critical among the tmc leaders concede that they have to now choose between two odious options.
India Today (1997)"Risking being named as a defendant himself in a future proceeding, Mr Waalkens added: "He [Palmer] is odious.
New Zealand Herald (2003)The Germans were depicted consistently as the most odious of people, cruel, uncivilised and bullying.
Independent (1998)Unfortunately, that has not happened and the Spanish Government must contend with the odious blackmail of England and the United States.
, Franco (1993)