loathsomeness
|loath-some-ness|
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/ˈloʊð.səm.nəs/
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/ˈləʊð.səm.nəs/
(loathsome)
causing disgust
Etymology
Etymology Information
'loathsomeness' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'lāð,' where 'lāð' meant 'hateful or hostile.'
Historical Evolution
'lāð' transformed into the Middle English word 'loth,' and eventually became the modern English word 'loathsome' with the suffix '-ness' to form 'loathsomeness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'hateful or hostile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely unpleasant or disgusting.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality of being extremely unpleasant or disgusting.
The loathsomeness of the crime shocked the entire community.
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Last updated: 2025/04/06 16:41