First Known Use: 14th century
Dictionary
loathsome
adjective loath·some \ˈlōth-səm, ˈlōth-\
: causing feelings of hatred or disgust : very bad
Full Definition of LOATHSOME
See loathsome defined for English-language learners
See loathsome defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
Origin of LOATHSOME
Middle English lothsum, from loth evil, from Old English lāth, from lāth, adjective
Related to LOATHSOME
- Synonyms
- abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, offensive, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, rancid, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
- Antonyms
- innocuous, inoffensive
LOATHSOME Defined for Kids
loathsome
adjective loath·some \ˈlōth-səm, ˈlōth-\
Definition of LOATHSOME for Kids
: very unpleasant : offensive <He could eat anything, no matter how loathsome … — Jack London, The Call of the Wild>
Learn More About LOATHSOME
Browse
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up loathsome? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).