loathsome
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- loathsomely adverb
- loathsomeness noun
- unloathsome adjective
Etymology
Origin of loathsome
First recorded in 1250–1300, loathsome is from the Middle English word lothsom. See loath, -some 1
Example Sentences
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The most brilliant collector of Cubism of his generation, he emerges as wickedly funny and in most other ways loathsome.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
On my second watch, I was shocked by how much of “One Battle After Another” already felt tattooed on my brain, down to the shudder I got from Sean Penn’s loathsome Col.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
If anything, it’s a shame that “Girls” ended before the front-facing video era really took off, given how many people could stand to be made aware of how loathsome and inconsiderate their behavior has become.
From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025
Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who ran against Trump in the latest Republican primary, prosecuted the case at the time and called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he had seen.
From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024
Feeling slightly reassured, but still very uneasy, Matthias circled the pool, trying hard to ignore the loathsome hissing sound.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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