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Definition of loathsome

loathsome

/ˈloʊð.səm/
loath · some
Adverb:loathsomely
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• adjective

1

Causing intense hatred, disgust, or revulsion; repulsive.

Example

"The inspector uncovered a loathsome scheme to defraud elderly residents of their life savings."

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• Nearby Words

loathe
loather
loathing
loathsome
lob
lobby
lobbyist

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'loath' (from Old English 'lāþ', meaning hateful or repulsive) combined with the suffix '-some'.

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