Question

marian walked her dog, a loathsome creature who often growled at others and refused to be pet. what does loathsome mean? friendly lonely hyper hated

Explanation:

The word "loathe" means to hate or detest. "Loathsome" is an adjective form, so it would mean causing hatred or being hated. Among the options, "hated" is the closest in meaning.

Answer:

hated