odious
US
/ˈoʊdiəs/
UK
/ˈəʊdiəs/
Meaning
Extremely unpleasant or offensive, often causing strong dislike or hatred.
बहुत ही घिनौना या आपत्तिजनक, जिससे लोगों को गहरी नापसंदगी या नफ़रत हो।
Examples
“The company faced public criticism for its odious treatment of workers.”
“Many residents considered the discriminatory rule odious and unfair.”
“The proposal drew widespread odium after it threatened the community’s homes.”
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Not natural: The odious smell filled the kitchen.
Better: The foul smell filled the kitchen.
Odious describes something offensive or hateful, not specifically a bad smell; use foul-smelling or unpleasant.
Odious का मतलब घिनौना या आपत्तिजनक होता है, खास तौर पर बदबूदार नहीं। बदबू के लिए foul-smelling कहें।
Not natural: I odious the new rule.
Better: I find the new rule odious.
Odious is an adjective, not a verb. Use find or consider before it to express your opinion.
Odious adjective है, verb नहीं। अपनी राय बताने के लिए इसके पहले find या consider का इस्तेमाल करें।
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Odious is much stronger than unpleasant: it suggests something offensive enough to provoke deep dislike or hatred.
Odious, unpleasant से कहीं ज़्यादा तीव्र है; यह ऐसी चीज़ बताता है जो गहरी नापसंदगी या नफ़रत पैदा करे।