abhorrent
Americanadjective
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causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome.
an abhorrent deed.
- Synonyms:
- abominable, shocking
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utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed byto ).
abhorrent to reason.
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feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed byof ).
abhorrent of waste.
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remote in character (usually followed byfrom ).
abhorrent from the principles of law.
adjective
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repugnant; loathsome
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feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)
abhorrent of vulgarity
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conflicting (with)
abhorrent to common sense
Other Word Forms
- abhorrently adverb
- unabhorrently adverb
Etymology
Origin of abhorrent
First recorded in 1610–20, abhorrent is from the Latin word abhorrent- (stem of abhorrēns, present participle of abhorrēre ). See abhor, -ent
Example Sentences
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A government spokesperson said the "abhorrent practice" should never have taken place.
From BBC
"They have acted in a way that I think is abhorrent and I really can't forgive them for that because this is my son, again, at the bottom of this," he said.
From BBC
He pointed to what he called the "abhorrent" rise of online influencers like Andrew Tate, and said society needs to "draw a line and say this is not acceptable".
From BBC
His abhorrent behavior is sadly too common across the restaurant industry, from the finest dining to the humblest street stalls.
From Los Angeles Times
Spurs said the "conduct of a small number of fans" was "utterly abhorrent" and have issued them with banning orders.
From BBC
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