odious
/oʊˈdiəs/ · oʹdi·us
adjective
- Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure. Scrubbing the toilet is an odious task.
- Deserving or inspiring hatred or intense dislike. The politician's odious policies alienated many voters.
- Causing or deserving contempt or disgust. The odious smell from the dumpster was overwhelming.
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Did you know? The word 'odious' has been used to describe various things throughout history, including the English Civil War and the actions of infamous historical figures.