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Term: odious

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses

1. Highly offensive or repugnant

Usage: This sense of odious describes something that is universally disliked or considered extremely distasteful.

Example Sentence: The dictator's oppressive rule was responsible for a number of odious human rights violations.

2. Deserving of hatred or strong dislike

Usage: This sense of odious describes something that is personally detested or abhorred.

Example Sentence: The politician's dishonesty and corruption made him an odious figure among the public.

3. Unpleasant or disagreeable

Usage: This sense of odious describes something that is not necessarily morally repugnant, but rather causes a strong feeling of aversion or disgust.

Example Sentence: The smell of the rotting garbage was absolutely odious.