: extreme disgust : detestation
She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.
Examples of loathing in a Sentence
She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.
She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.
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Gone are the days of a brawny construction worker or brainy engineer stepping up to build a sturdy shelter, winning the admiration (or the loathing) of their new tribemates.
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The former heavyweight champion’s ad focuses on his appearance and self-loathing as much as the possible health risks obesity can lead to.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
But perhaps that’s part of James’ point — that body expectations for women are so unrealistic that many, like Hana, are driven to starvation and self-loathing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Rubio has a special loathing for Nicolás Maduro, whose regime devastated Venezuela’s economy and sent millions of citizens streaming out of the country.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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Kristen Geil, Outside, 24 Feb. 2026
The former heavyweight champion’s ad focuses on his appearance and self-loathing as much as the possible health risks obesity can lead to.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 7 Feb. 2026
But perhaps that’s part of James’ point — that body expectations for women are so unrealistic that many, like Hana, are driven to starvation and self-loathing.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026
Rubio has a special loathing for Nicolás Maduro, whose regime devastated Venezuela’s economy and sent millions of citizens streaming out of the country.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Loathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loathing. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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