odious

Example Sentences

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The U.S. wants him to sign a peace deal with provisions that most Ukrainians find odious.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025

One after another, they denounced political violence and defended Kirk’s right — everyone’s right — to speak on politics in safety, regardless of whether their message is uplifting or odious.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

We will start with the odious Paul Manafort.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

But in their darkest hour, when the most odious contestant seems inevitable, the Cady of the conclave asserts his presence to chastise his fellow cardinals for their pettiness.

From Salon • Nov. 22, 2024

I won’t speak untruths to you, I won’t pass easy compliments or odious offerings of flattery.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee