Duncan Fleming

English

22 February, 00:38

In this sentence from "The Black Cat," what is the best definition of the word "odious"?

I did not, for some weeks, strike, or otherwise violently ill use it; but gradually very gradually I came to look upon it with unutterable loathing, and to flee silently from its odious presence, as from the breath of a pestilence.

A. In a grotesque manner

B. Sneaky, sly, untrustworthy

C. Causing or deserving disgust

D. A decreasing anger