loathing

1 of 2

noun

loath·​ing ˈlō-t͟hiŋ 

: extreme disgust : detestation

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

loathing

2 of 2

present participle of loathe

Synonyms of loathing

Noun

• disgust
• hatred
• distaste

Examples of loathing in a Sentence

Noun

She expressed her intense loathing of his hypocrisy.

She regarded his hypocrisy with loathing.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Having said that, unlike many too-long cold opens, this semi-morbid midterm skit work at the extra length – entirely because POTUS came to cook, base loathing and all. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026

Or, for that matter, whether the grandfather of the Reality-Vigilante-TV Industrial Complex ever felt the level of fear and self-loathing that radiates off Pattinson’s human-flop-sweat of a portrayal. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026

In his autobiography, Olivier admits to feeling guilt and self-loathing over the red-hot affair, especially since his wife was pregnant with their son Tarquin. — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 21 Sep. 2026

But Trump’s obsession with these vulgar memorials to his own vanity is a reminder of the darkness around him, of his hostility to democracy, his loathing of honor, and his disordered mind. — Tom Nichols, The Atlantic, 20 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing loathing

• self-loathing

Kids Definition

loathing

noun

loath·​ing

ˈlō-t͟hiŋ

: very great dislike : extreme disgust