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Loathsome

usgb/ˈləʊðsəm/Volume
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Negative EmotionPlay
Loathsome expresses strong negative feelings; it's much more intense than just 'dislike' or 'disgust'. SlidePeople found his deceitful actions absolutely loathsome.
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Intensity MattersPlay
Use 'loathsome' for the most extreme cases where something causes deep revulsion. SlideThe crime scene was described as particularly loathsome.
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Sensory DisgustPlay
Loathsome is often used to describe things that repulse the senses, like taste or smell. SlideThe loathsome taste of spoiled milk made me gag.