Vocabulary
Odious
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
extremely unpleasant; repulsive.
Urdu meaning
نفرت انگیز، گھناﺅنا، مکروہ، برا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- Although the anti-trafficking laws are in place in the country, the odious practice persists owing to weak implementation.
- Although five officers have been suspended for the odious crime, the scandal should jolt the administration, forcing a rapid review of internet security protocols.
- Dismantling the wide network of human smuggling and trafficking gangs that operate across borders is a challenge but Pakistan must smash these rackets, while officials who facilitate this odious trade must face the law.
- An invisible side of the odious practice is the growing web of digital trafficking in 2023, reportedly, online syndicates made up to $37bn from targets across East and Southeast Asia.
- Grievously odious is it in the sight of Allah that ye say that which ye do not [do]` (61:2-3).
Synonyms
revolting, repulsive, hateful, repellent, disgusting,repugnant, offensive, objectionable
Antonyms
delightful, charming, agreeable, pleasant
Curator example
“a pretty odious character”
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