The difference between Detestable and Odious

When used as adjectives, detestable means stimulating disgust or detestation, whereas odious means arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.


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  1. Detestable as an adjective:

    Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.

  1. Odious as an adjective:

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

    Examples:

    "Scrubbing the toilet is an odious task."