loathing

1 of 2

noun

loath·​ing ˈlō-t͟hiŋ 

: extreme disgust : detestation

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

loathing

2 of 2

present participle of loathe

Synonyms of loathing

Noun

• disgust
• hatred
• distaste

Examples of loathing in a Sentence

Noun

She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The Administration's blind loathing of immigrants is doing harm to our nation that will take decades to repair. — Maggie Dougherty, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Not even regular nips from a hidden bottle of whiskey in the garage can ease Greg’s self-loathing. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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