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

Finding parking in the L.A. area has long been a struggle, but these days, paying for parking can be just as odious.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 22, 2025

We will start with the odious Paul Manafort.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

Judge Daniel Williams told the sentencing in Newport that Stringer's attempts to convince a jury of his innocence were "odious and cynical".

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2024

It was an odious, alien, distasteful name, that just did not inspire confidence.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller