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

Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

In his autobiography, Olivier admits to feeling guilt and self-loathing over the red-hot affair, especially since his wife was pregnant with their son Tarquin. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

The self-loathing that burns in the creators, who are willing to harm their homeland just to get applause from antisemites around the world, is inconceivable and constitutes a betrayal of the state. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 13 Sep. 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