Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
odioso
Pronunciation
IPA/oˈðjoso/
Meaning
- adjectivehateful
Example
La actitud odiosa del jefe me molesta.
The boss's hateful attitude bothers me.
More examples
No respondas con palabras odiosas aunque te provoquen.
Don't respond with hateful words even if they provoke you.
Core concept
A behavior or thing that causes intense dislike and emotional rejection.
Common phrases
palabras odiosas
hateful words
vecino odioso
hateful neighbor
gesto odioso
hateful gesture
Similar words
asqueroso: Inspires visceral disgust or nausea, especially for physically revolting things.
desagradable: Creates a sense of discomfort or awkwardness in people or situations.
detestable: Provokes strong moral contempt and deep loathing.
antipático: Gives an unfriendly, off-putting impression that keeps others distant.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa molestia intensa o repulsión en quien lo percibe; denota algo detestable o insoportable.
Word origin
From Latin odiosus (odium 'hatred' + suffix -osus 'full of'), the term carries the sense 'full of hatred' and describes items or actions that provoke intense dislike.
Usage tips
- As a strong adjective, odioso signals deep repulsion rather than mere annoyance and can sound harsh when applied to a person.
Other meanings
- annoyingadjective
- unpleasantadjective
Opposites
- encantadorcharmingadjective
- amablekindadjective