loathing

noun

loath·​ing ˈlō-t͟hiŋ 

: extreme disgust : detestation

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

Synonyms of loathing

• disgust
• hatred
• distaste

Examples of loathing in a Sentence

She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

Recent Examples on the Web

The dangers of turning insecurity into daily ritual For 20-year-old Kat, from New York, attempting to manifest appearance changes only worsened her self-loathing. — Daisy Schofield, Allure, 13 July 2026

There’s a queasiness to her self-loathing that feels especially potent to the teenage experience. — Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 26 June 2026

Rodrigo’s fans are young—some very young—and her music is perky, composed, and telegenic in a way that can distract from how much darkness and loathing lurk within it. — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 15 June 2026

Factually, Victor Wembanyama could have sent New York Knicks fans into fits of loathing. — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 9 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing loathing

• self-loathing

Kids Definition

loathing

noun

loath·​ing

ˈlō-t͟hiŋ

: very great dislike : extreme disgust