"loathe-worthy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more loathe-worthy [comparative], most loathe-worthy [superlative]
Etymology: From loathe + -worthy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|loathe|worthy}} loathe + -worthy Head templates: {{en-adj}} loathe-worthy (comparative more loathe-worthy, superlative most loathe-worthy)
  1. worthy of disgust or loathing; despicable
    Sense id: en-loathe-worthy-en-adj-SNvPciWO Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -worthy

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