loathsomeness
loathsomeness · loathsomenesses
The nature or property that gives rise to revulsion or inspires loathingThe nature or property that gives rise to revulsion or inspires loathing.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The nature or property that gives rise to revulsion or inspires loathing.
(countable)A loathsome thing.
More definitions
- the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions
Origin
From Middle English lothsomnesse, loþsumnes, lathsumnes; equivalent to loathsome + -ness.From Middle English lothsomnesse, loþsumnes, lathsumnes; equivalent to loathsome + -ness.
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Forms
plural: loathsomenesses| Singular | loathsomeness |
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Synonyms
5 synonymsClose in meaning
- the quality of being disgusting to the senses or emotions:repulsivenesssliminessvilenesslousinesswickedness
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedloathsome
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable