Definition of loathsome
: giving rise to loathing : disgusting a loathsome disease Smoking is a loathsome habit.
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Examples of loathsome in a Sentence
we traced the foul smell to a pile of loathsome garbage by the back wall
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The U.S.–Saudi preference for regime change and demotic movements (no matter how loathsome) has been a gift to extremists everywhere.
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Many of the abusers regard criticism of their loathsome behaviour as an invitation to redouble their efforts.
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Oh, the vulgarity, the venality, the small-minded nastiness of those loathsome souls now crowding the stage at the Duke on 42nd Street.
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In the growing disappointment, a few resorted to behavior that went far beyond disappointing to vile and loathsome.
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The jokes are borne out of pure loathing, spat directly at loathsome people, with no moment of reprieve.
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It must be admitted that Zama is frequently loathsome.
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The entire team knew the assignment would be both dangerous and loathsome for Owen.
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Despite this loathsome reputation, Cohn was resolutely loyal and counted among his friends Democrats and Republicans alike.
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Origin and Etymology of loathsome
Middle English lothsum, from loth evil, from Old English lāth, from lāth, adjective
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: causing feelings of hatred or disgust : very bad
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