adj
odious
OH-dee-uhs
Odious (adj) means Deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust. Example: “They found his odious remarks impossible to ignore.”
adj
1
Deeply unpleasant; causing strong dislike or disgust.
"They found his odious remarks impossible to ignore."
"It was an odious task, but somebody had to clean out the drain."
How to use odious
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishExtremely unpleasant or hateful.
When to use it
A formal, literary word — everyday speech would more likely say "disgusting" or "hateful".
Common pairings
odious behavior
find something odious
an odious comparison
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more odious
- Superlative
- most odious
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Etymology
From Latin odiosus, "hateful", from odium, "hatred" — the same root as the English word "odium".
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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".
