Meaning & use
odious
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Extremely unpleasant or repugnant; arousing hatred or disgust.
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The dictator's odious policies drew condemnation from around the world.
Cleaning the flooded basement was an odious task nobody wanted to do.
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A strong, formal word usually reserved for describing behavior, tasks, or ideas that provoke real disgust, not mild annoyance.
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