loathsome

[ lohth-suhm, lohth- ]

adjective

1. causing feelings of loathing; loathing; disgusting; revolting; repulsive:

   a loathsome skin disease.

   Synonyms: abhorrent, detestable, repellent, offensive, abominable

   Antonyms: attractive

loathsome

/ ˈləʊðsəm /

adjective

1. causing loathing; abhorrent

Derived Forms

• ˈloathsomeness, noun
• ˈloathsomely, adverb

Other Words From

• loathsome·ly adverb
• loathsome·ness noun
• un·loathsome adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of loathsome¹

First recorded in 1250–1300, loathsome is from the Middle English word lothsom. See loath, -some ¹

Example Sentences

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who ran against Trump in the latest Republican primary, prosecuted the case at the time and called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he had seen.

From BBC

More than a quarter of a century later, Foster will step onto that same field Saturday night needing to prove himself anew against another team wearing the loathsome cardinal and gold.

From Los Angeles Times

But if it has any lasting value, that may rest in its role as a loathsome parable of America’s tortured obsession with human bodies, ground into a sausage of fear and religiosity.

From Salon

But, for some Harris supporters, the pieces show the New York Times is biased and loathsome.

From Salon

"It's a loathsome abuse of power for the most powerful person in the world to direct fire on his fellow Americans," Dans said.

From Salon

Related Words

• abhorrent
• deplorable
• disgusting
• horrible
• obnoxious
• odious
• repugnant
• revolting
• slimy
• vile