Definition

The quality of being extremely unpleasant or disgusting, which causes a strong feeling of dislike or disgust.

Example

The loathsomeness of the smell made everyone leave the room.

Conversation

Did you see that movie last night?

Yeah, it was pretty intense, but the loathsomeness of the villain really got to me.

I know what you mean! It's hard to watch when they make the character so disgusting.

Exactly! It really adds to the impact of the story.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Loathsomeness → It is formed from "loath" (from Old English *lath*, meaning hateful or offensive) and "-some" (meaning characterized by or causing). The suffix "-ness" indicates a state or quality. Thus, loathsomeness refers to the quality of being hateful or offensive.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hateful' ('loath') and 'characterized by' ('-some') that quality, leading to the state of being very unpleasant.

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