odious
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for odious, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use odious
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
odious behavior
find something odious
an odious comparison
A formal, literary word — everyday speech would more likely say "disgusting" or "hateful".
Etymology
From Latin odiosus, "hateful", from odium, "hatred" — the same root as the English word "odium".
Full origin of odious →Frequently asked questions
What does “odious” mean?
The word “odious” means deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust. In plain terms, extremely unpleasant or hateful.
How do you pronounce “odious”?
“Odious” is pronounced OH-dee-uhs (/ˈoʊ.di.əs/ in IPA).
How do you use “odious” in a sentence?
Here is “odious” used in a sentence: “They found his odious remarks impossible to ignore.”
What part of speech is “odious”?
“Odious” is an adjective.
Where does the word “odious” come from?
The word “odious” comes from Latin. From Latin odiosus, "hateful", from odium, "hatred" — the same root as the English word "odium".
