The difference between Despicable and Odious

When used as adjectives, despicable means fit or deserving to be despised, whereas odious means arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.


Despicable is also noun with the meaning: a wretched or wicked person.

check bellow for the other definitions of Despicable and Odious

  1. Despicable as an adjective:

    Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean

    Examples:

    "synonyms: vile evimean contemptible"

  1. Despicable as a noun:

    A wretched or wicked person.

  1. Odious as an adjective:

    Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.

    Examples:

    "Scrubbing the toilet is an odious task."