Loathsome

usgb/ˈləʊðsəm/
adjective

Extremely disgusting or unpleasant.

The stench from the garbage dump was completely loathsome.
Visual representation of "loathsome" - Extremely disgusting or unpleasant

Often appears as...

  • loathsome smell
  • loathsome sight

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Disapproving

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Negative Emotion

Loathsome expresses strong negative feelings; it's much more intense than just 'dislike' or 'disgust'.

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People found his deceitful actions absolutely loathsome.
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Intensity Matters

Use 'loathsome' for the most extreme cases where something causes deep revulsion.

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The crime scene was described as particularly loathsome.
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Sensory Disgust

Loathsome is often used to describe things that repulse the senses, like taste or smell.

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The loathsome taste of spoiled milk made me gag.
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