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loathsome Synonyms

Another word for loathsome

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• adjective (Context 1)

Causing intense hatred, disgust, or revulsion; repulsive.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
repulsive
detestable
abhorrent
revolting
odious
repugnant
Strong
vile
despicable
disgusting
foul

Opposites of loathsome

The opposite of loathsome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

delightful
appealing
lovable
admirable
charming
pleasant
attractive
See all opposites of loathsome

• Nearby Words

loathe
loather
loathing
loathsome
lob
lobby
lobbyist

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Loathsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/loathsome
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