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as in hated
to dislike strongly
I simply loathe tapioca pudding
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Recent Examples of loathed
Claire Zillman, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
That is, arguably, a deeply Christian philosophy, one apparently loathed by some of the most powerful Christians in America.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Absolutely loathed at the time of its release, Kubrick’s Stephen King adaptation was seen by many in the industry as final proof that the director had completely lost his touch.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Banners painting her as a monster to be feared and loathed hang all over Oz, with Morrible using both witchcraft and plain old propaganda to fuel that narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
But for fans who love the Patriots and rivals who have loathed them, the possibility of the the franchise being good again this soon wasn’t among their 2025 expectations.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Beloved by liberal partisans and loathed by their counterparts, Pelosi was one of the last engineers of an old-school political machine that could count votes better than anyone in a generation.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Electric bicycles have become a polarizing feature of daily life, loved by riders and loathed by many who share the streets with them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Unlike his colleague and friend Peter Cushing, Lee loathed reprising the role because Hammer wasn't faithful to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Verb
Such actions may seem like an overzealous crusade against a fundamental—if loathed—feature of the modern workplace, but Rebecca Hinds, author of the new book Your Best Meeting Ever, says these bosses might not be going far enough.
—Claire Zillman, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
That is, arguably, a deeply Christian philosophy, one apparently loathed by some of the most powerful Christians in America.
—Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 27 Jan. 2026
Absolutely loathed at the time of its release, Kubrick’s Stephen King adaptation was seen by many in the industry as final proof that the director had completely lost his touch.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
Banners painting her as a monster to be feared and loathed hang all over Oz, with Morrible using both witchcraft and plain old propaganda to fuel that narrative.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 Nov. 2025
But for fans who love the Patriots and rivals who have loathed them, the possibility of the the franchise being good again this soon wasn’t among their 2025 expectations.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Nov. 2025
Beloved by liberal partisans and loathed by their counterparts, Pelosi was one of the last engineers of an old-school political machine that could count votes better than anyone in a generation.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Electric bicycles have become a polarizing feature of daily life, loved by riders and loathed by many who share the streets with them.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Unlike his colleague and friend Peter Cushing, Lee loathed reprising the role because Hammer wasn't faithful to Bram Stoker's 1897 novel.
—Steven Thrash, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathed
Adjective
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However, leaving for a rival as disliked as the Mets would undoubtedly leave a stain on his time with the Phillies.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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The Rats are some of the most widely disliked characters in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original novels.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Our best Procter & Gamble purchases came when the market hated it the most, and the stock was at or near its 52-week lows.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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In other words, the drone footage of Daniel searching could match cut with what was being filmed on the boat and in the river, rather than moving outside the unfolding of dramatic events to establish the world and tone, which was exactly what Marczak hated.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Loathed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathed. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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