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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Detestable as an adjective:
Stimulating disgust or detestation; offensive; shocking.
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Odious as an adjective:
Arousing or meriting strong dislike, aversion, or intense displeasure.
Examples:
"Scrubbing the toilet is an odious task."