Odious: meaning, definitions and examples
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odious
[ ˈəʊdɪəs ]
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.
Translations
Translations of the word "odious" in other languages:
🇵🇹 odioso
🇮🇳 घृणित
🇩🇪 abscheulich
🇮🇩 menjijikkan
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 wstrętny
🇯🇵 嫌な (いやな)
🇫🇷 odieux
🇪🇸 odioso
🇹🇷 iğrenç
🇰🇷 혐오스러운
🇸🇦 بغيض
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 可憎的 (kězèng de)
🇸🇮 ogaben
🇮🇸 viðbjóðslegur
🇰🇿 жеккөрушілік
🇬🇪 საზიზღარი
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 odioso
Word origin
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.