loathsome

/ˈloʊðsəm/

/ˈlʌʊðsəm/

Other forms: loathsomely

Loathsome things are things people hate — so much they make you want to throw up.

Something loathsome is disgusting, distasteful, foul, revolting, and yucky. It's probably gross and awful, too. Some loathsome things are even repellent and nauseating. Other times, this word has a more general meaning. A corrupt politician is considered loathsome because he has no morals. A murderer is loathsome because of his crimes. Anything you think is horrible could be called loathsome.

Definitions of loathsome

1. adjective

   highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
   “a loathsome disease”

   synonyms: disgustful, disgusting, distasteful, foul, loathly, repellant, repellent, repelling, revolting, skanky, wicked, yucky

   offensive

   unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses
2. adjective

   causing or able to cause nausea
   synonyms: nauseating, nauseous, noisome, offensive, queasy, sickening, vile

   unwholesome

   detrimental to physical or moral well-being