odious
adjective | /odious/
causing hatred or strong dislike; extremely unpleasant
odious
adjective | /odious/
Advanced WordsMEDIUMcausing hatred or strong dislike; extremely unpleasant
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"The odious practice was finally outlawed after public outcry."
"He found the bully's behaviour odious and refused to engage."
Mnemonic Trick
ODIOUS → ODIUM (hatred) — arousing strong dislike or disgust.
Etymology
From Latin odiosus “hateful.”
Used for things that provoke disgust or hatred.
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