Odious
/ˈoʊ.di.əs/noun
Extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
Did you know?The word 'odious' has deep connections to the Latin 'odium', which translates to 'hatred', showing how language can conjure strong emotions.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
odium
“Hatred, aversion, a feeling of strong dislike.”
Old French
Old French
odieux
“Causing hatred, hateful.”
14th Century
Middle English
odius
“Hateful, causing disgust.”
Modern English
English
odious
“Extremely unpleasant or repulsive.”