Odious: meaning, definitions and examples

dislike or disgust

Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.

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.