odious

[US]/ˈəʊdiəs/
[UK]/ˈoʊdiəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. extremely unpleasant; repugnant

Phrases & Collocations

odious behavior

spread odious rumors

Example Sentences

a detestable occupation. Somethingodious is the object of disgust, aversion, or intense displeasure:

an odious smell filled the room

he made an odious remark about her appearance

the dictator's odious regime oppressed its citizens

the odious crime shocked the community

her odious behavior alienated her friends

an odious act of betrayal

the odious character in the novel was universally despised

the odious politician's corruption was exposed

the odious taste of the medicine made him gag

his odious behavior towards his colleagues led to his dismissal

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