loathsome
adjective C2
Plain meaning
extremely unpleasant and deserving hate or disgust
Exam-register meaning
morally or emotionally repellent; provoking strong aversion
In context
naturalThe villain is portrayed as a loathsome bully.
examThe writer condemns the practice as loathsome because it exploits the vulnerable.
Common collocations
loathsome behaviourloathsome practiceloathsome character
Watch out
Do not confuse loathsome with “loath to”. Loathsome means hateful; loath means unwilling.
Word family
loathe (verb)loathing (noun)