loathsome

Example Sentences

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The most brilliant collector of Cubism of his generation, he emerges as wickedly funny and in most other ways loathsome.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

If anything, it’s a shame that “Girls” ended before the front-facing video era really took off, given how many people could stand to be made aware of how loathsome and inconsiderate their behavior has become.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2025

Former New Jersey governor Chris Christie, who ran against Trump in the latest Republican primary, prosecuted the case at the time and called it “one of the most loathsome, disgusting crimes” he had seen.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2024

More than a quarter of a century later, Foster will step onto that same field Saturday night needing to prove himself anew against another team wearing the loathsome cardinal and gold.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2024

The loathsome demon stood three times as tall as a man and had the head of a dragon crowned by three horns.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull