as in disgusting
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment an odious and unforgivable insult
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Recent Examples of odious The collateral is underground, locked behind degraded upgraders, an elevated maritime risk environment, and a transitional government that may invoke odious debt doctrine to subordinate Chinese claims. —
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026 First having hosted in the far off era of 2011, the Bridesmaid actress’ 2017 appearance cemented her legacy in political comedy as then-odious White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer caught tremendous blowback in March for doing an about-face and going along with Republicans to keep the government open despite what the left saw as an odious spending bill. —Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Nov. 2025 Martindale plays Jim’s better half, Credenza, bringing her signature gravitas to Dahl’s odious creation. —Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for odious
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 3 Jan. 2026 First having hosted in the far off era of 2011, the Bridesmaid actress’ 2017 appearance cemented her legacy in political comedy as then-odious White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. —Dominic Patten, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2025 Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer caught tremendous blowback in March for doing an about-face and going along with Republicans to keep the government open despite what the left saw as an odious spending bill. —Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 15 Nov. 2025 Martindale plays Jim’s better half, Credenza, bringing her signature gravitas to Dahl’s odious creation. —Jane Lacroix, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for odious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for odious
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The water is disgusting-looking.— Adam England, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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These words then take on guilt by association because of the things we have been socialized to find unpleasant, uncomfortable, or disgusting.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
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As their mutual competitiveness grows shockingly ugly, Niall learns to turn Ruben’s Samsonian strength and fury against him, knocking down the pillars of Ruben’s own life.— Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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Rudy Gobert followed his inspired Game 2 effort against Nikola Jokic by stifling the three-time MVP again on an ugly 7-for-26 shooting night, and the Timberwolves established a postseason franchise record by allowing the Nuggets just 11 points in the tone-setting first quarter.— CBS News, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
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But in the same vein as the Jets, that guy doesn't exist at the top of the board and the Cardinals also desperately need to improve on their awful pass rush (tied for third-fewest sacks in the NFL).— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Bullying is this awful ostracization of people who don’t deserve it.— Mac Engel April 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
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On that horrible day, Dad was outside his vehicle supervising a ditch cleaning operation when a driver ignored traffic control devices, drove through a closed lane, and struck him, pinning him between two vehicles.— Allysson Bornt, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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And every family has that annoying uncle that makes horrible jokes or one situation after another.— Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
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Andi's heart gave a single, sickening jolt that emptied her lungs.— Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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In a sickening moment broadcast live after Boyes’s shot missed, Long moved quickly about, shooting many hostages.— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
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How did his part as Benny — the Gordons’ obnoxious cousin from Las Vegas — come to be?— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026
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She’s guarded, gives her co-workers obnoxious nicknames, and is always ready with a snarky comment.— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 19 Apr. 2026
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Car launches are generally ghastly events, and this was way down there with the most hideous… and perhaps gave a clue as to why VW struggles to match its huge European sales success in America.— New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Apr. 2026
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The hideous prospect of interviewing for jobs even more pointless than this one appears before me.— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Apr. 2026
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The incident was captured on the broadcast, and after the game, Duran explained that his obscene gesture was in response to a fan crossing the line.— Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
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The most common crime investigated by the unit was the distribution of obscene material depicting minors, followed by elder abuse and rape.— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Odious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/odious. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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