noun
Uncommon
loathing
LOH-thihng
Loathing (noun) means a strong feeling of hatred or disgust. Example: “He watched the ceremony with barely disguised loathing.”
noun
1
A strong feeling of hatred or disgust.
"He watched the ceremony with barely disguised loathing."
"Her loathing for cruelty made her an outspoken activist."
How to use loathing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIntense hatred or disgust, often paired with "fear" in the phrase "fear and loathing".
Common pairings
fear and loathing
self-loathing
a look of loathing
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Word forms
- Plural
- loathings
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Etymology
From the verb loathe. Compare loathsome.
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What does “loathing” mean?
The word “loathing” means a strong feeling of hatred or disgust. In plain terms, intense hatred or disgust, often paired with "fear" in the phrase "fear and loathing".
How do you pronounce “loathing”?
“Loathing” is pronounced LOH-thihng (/ˈloʊðɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “loathing” in a sentence?
Here is “loathing” used in a sentence: “He watched the ceremony with barely disguised loathing.”
What part of speech is “loathing”?
“Loathing” is a noun.
Is “loathing” a common word?
“Loathing” is an uncommon word in modern English.
