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Odious Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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odious

odi-ous

🇺🇸 /ˈoʊdiəs/ · 🇬🇧 /ˈəʊdɪəs/

Definition

Context #1 | Adjective

dislike or disgust

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

Synonyms

abhorrent, detestable, repellent, repugnant, vile.

Examples of usage

  • His odious behavior towards his colleagues made him unpopular in the office.
  • The dictator's odious crimes against humanity were condemned by the international community.
  • The odious smell coming from the garbage bin made everyone cover their noses.
  • Her odious remarks about her classmates caused tension in the classroom.
  • The odious taste of the medicine made it difficult for the patient to swallow.

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Quick facts about “odious”

Odious is a 2-syllable adjective (odi-ous). It is pronounced /ˈoʊdiəs/ in American English and /ˈəʊdɪəs/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 5 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #13,652 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'odious'

The word 'odious' originated from the Latin word 'odiosus', meaning 'hateful' or 'offensive'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century to describe something extremely unpleasant or repulsive. Over time, 'odious' has maintained its negative connotation and is commonly used to express strong dislike or disgust towards something or someone.

Rhymes

Odious rhymes with commodious and melodious.

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Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,652, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.