loathing — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

loathing (ˈloʊðɪŋ)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 ˈloʊðɪŋ

Meaning

Meaning: intense dislike

A feeling of strong hatred or disgust.

Examples

🗣 He looked at the food with loathing.

Etymology

From Old English ‘lathian’ meaning ‘to be hateful’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names extreme dislike or revulsion.

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Tags: emotion, negative

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