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Loathsome

/ˈləʊð.səm/

Highly offensive; abominable, sickening.

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    Highly offensive; abominable, sickening.

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WordDefinition
wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
vilenounMorally low; base; despicable.
foulnoun(sports) A breach of the rules of a game, especially one involving inappropriate contact with an opposing player in order to gain an advantage; for example, tripping someone up in soccer, or contact of any kind in basketball.
revoltingnounrepulsive, disgusting
offensivenounCausing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
distasteful(figuratively) Unpleasant.
loathlyLoathsome; hideous.
noisome(literary) Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
repellentnounA substance or solution used to repel insects, dangerous animals, or other pests.
disgustingCausing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
repellantnounAlternative form of repellent. [A substance or solution used to repel insects, dangerous animals, or other pests.]
nauseousCausing nausea; sickening or disgusting.
nauseatingCausing a feeling of nausea; disgusting and revolting.
yucky(colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.
disgustfulFull of disgust.
sickeningnounCausing sickness or disgust.
unwholesomeNot wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Loathsome"

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WordDefinition
loathlynounLoathsome; hideous.
distasteful(figuratively) Unpleasant.
noisome(literary) Hurtful or noxious to health; unwholesome, insalubrious.
unwholesomeNot wholesome; unfavorable to health; unhealthful.
nauseatingCausing a feeling of nausea; disgusting and revolting.
disgustfulFull of disgust.
vileMorally low; base; despicable.
yucky(colloquial, often childish) Of something highly offensive; causing aversion or disgust.
disgustingCausing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
offensiveCausing offense; arousing a visceral reaction of disgust, anger, hatred, sadness, or indignation.
wickedEvil or mischievous by nature; morally reprehensible.
sickeningCausing sickness or disgust.
nauseousCausing nausea; sickening or disgusting.
repellantAlternative form of repellent. [Repulsive, inspiring aversion.]
foulDishonest or not conforming to the established rules and customs of a game, conflict, test, etc.
repellentRepulsive, inspiring aversion.
revoltingrepulsive, disgusting
detestableStimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
odiousArousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.
abominableWorthy of, or causing, abhorrence, as a thing of evil omen; odious in the utmost degree; very hateful; detestable; loathsome; execrable.

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