Definition

The quality of being extremely unpleasant or repulsive.

Example

The odiousness of the crime shocked the entire community.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new restaurant in town?

Yeah, I heard it's really nice, but some people mentioned its odiousness in terms of service.

That's surprising, I thought it was supposed to be great!

I guess some places just can't get everything right.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Odiousness → It is formed from "odious" (from Latin *odiosus*, meaning hateful or offensive) and the suffix "-ness" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "odiousness" refers to the quality of being hateful or offensive.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'hateful' ('odious') and remember that 'odiousness' describes the state of being hateful.

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