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loathsome adjective [ ˈləʊðs(ə)m ]

• causing hatred or disgust; repulsive.
• "this loathsome little swine"
Similar: hateful, detestable, abhorrent, repulsive, odious, repugnant, repellent, disgusting, revolting, sickening, nauseating, abominable, despicable, contemptible, reprehensible, execrable, damnable, hideous, ghastly, vile, horrible, nasty, frightful, obnoxious, gross, foul, offensive, disagreeable, horrid, yucky, bogging, noisome,
Opposite: lovable, delightful, pleasant,
Origin: Middle English: from archaic loath ‘disgust, loathing’ + -some1.


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