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Definition of loathing

loathing

/ˈloʊðɪŋ/
loath · ing
Adverb:loathingly
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Plural:loathings
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Adjective:loathsome
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1

A feeling of intense dislike, hatred, or profound disgust toward someone or something.

Example

"The whistleblower spoke with undisguised loathing about the widespread corruption within the agency."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the verb 'loathe', which comes from Old English 'lāthian' (to be hateful or cause aversion), related to 'lāth' (hostile, hateful, or repulsive).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Loathing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/loathing
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