Odious — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈō-dē-əs/ odi·ous

Meaning & Definition of Odious

Odious (adjective)

  1. arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance, hateful

Odious (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "an odious and unforgivable insult"

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Odious

The most common words with a similar meaning to Odious:

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Odious

Words with the opposite meaning of Odious:

innocuous, inoffensive

Related Words for Odious

exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish

Near Antonyms of Odious

acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet

Word Forms of Odious

Derived words: odiously (adverb), odiousness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Odious

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin odiosus, from odium see odium

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Odious

What does "Odious" mean?

"Odious" means arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance, hateful. As an adjective, it is defined as: arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance, hateful.

What is another word for "Odious"?

Other words for "Odious" include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful and evil. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Odious" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Odious"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Odious". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, distasteful, dreadful, evil, foul and fulsome.

What is the opposite of "Odious"?

Antonyms of "Odious" include innocuous and inoffensive. Near antonyms include acceptable, agreeable, alluring and appealing.

How do you use "Odious" in a sentence?

Examples of "Odious" in a sentence: "an odious and unforgivable insult".

Is "Odious" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Odious" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Odious"?

"Odious" is pronounced /ˈō-dē-əs/ and divided into syllables as odi·ous.

What is the origin of the word "Odious"?

"Odious" comes from Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin odiosus, from odium see odium. First known use: 14th century.