loathing 1 of 3

noun

ˈlō-t͟hiŋ How to pronounce loathing (audio)
Definition of loathingnext
1
as in disgust
a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness the sight of his mortal enemy getting that undeserved promotion filled him with loathing

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2
as in hatred
a very strong dislike I have an uncompromising loathing for anyone who would deliberately harm an animal

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loathing

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adjective

as in hateful

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loathing

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verb

present participle of loathe
as in hating
to dislike strongly I simply loathe tapioca pudding

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Recent Examples of loathing
Noun
Off-camera, though, Hansen’s self-loathing and anxiety are off the charts. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2026 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
Verb
Hathaway, an 11-year NHL veteran, now goes from loathing seeing the Panthers to being one of them. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 That still is win-now basketball, which is all the lottery-loathing Heat continue to preach. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for loathing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for loathing
  1. disgust
  2. hatred
  3. hateful
  4. hating
  5. distaste
  6. contemptuous
  7. scornful
Noun
  • Amateur humiliation content has become widespread on the internet, giving Americans more opportunities than ever to indulge in gleeful disgust or righteous outrage.
    — Daniel LaChance, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
  • This week’s list of South Florida restaurants failing inspection doesn’t bring volume — four restaurants — but does bring a strong amount of disgust.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of disgust
Noun
  • With their feelings for each other blossoming, the two go out for dinner, which is full of Rushville patrons with lingering hatred for Hal.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Yasmin Soares, a Lula supporter, told Kahn that Bolsonaro's strong performance is scary and that the right brings hatred.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of hatred
Adjective
  • The fanbase has been labeled as hateful by the media, opposing players and even A'ja Wilson's mom.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The apology was met with a lukewarm reaction from a public that had watched the rapper’s troubling antics and hateful statements for years.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hateful
Verb
  • This shift from just hating and tormenting Mozart, and expanding that rage against God and his own mediocrity is what makes this play so profound and distinctive.
    — Doni Wilson, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Instead of digging into the details of personality and circumstance — this school has a specific class for Shakespeare and also English teachers who are literature-hating caricatures?
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of hating
Noun
  • At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot.
    — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Some have also shared with me a profound distaste for how their friends and family are using AI for therapy and companionship, and a deep concern for their future employment prospects.
    — Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of distaste
Adjective
  • Below the surface, there is a lot of contemptuous finger-pointing about where the anti-AI energy now coursing through the political-media landscape is coming from.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Relative to the contemptuous silence of the Mike Ashley regime, there is no comparison — but even when compared to previous post-takeover administrations, Newcastle are being more communicative.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of contemptuous
Adjective
  • Atletico did not believe Madrid were actually serious with their bid, and reacted with more angry and scornful social media posts.
    — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Tribunals have been appointed, and Coriolanus’ scornful elitism strikes them as too heavy a price for his military protection.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
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“Loathing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loathing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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