abomination
noun
anything abominable; anything greatly disliked or abhorred.
abominations
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pluralof abomination.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Over the decades, they have produced classics such as “Exile on Main St.” and “Some Girls,” mediocrity like “Steel Wheels,” and abominations such as “Dirty Work.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Target’s collection, on the other hand, is one of the most ghastly sartorial abominations ever made, let alone sold for real money.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
Inside the church, services are held as abominations are uncovered outside.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 10, 2022
He was particularly dismayed when several English towns, ostensibly to facilitate the use of GPS devices, eliminated apostrophes from the official names of streets and other landmarks, producing such abominations as “St. Pauls Square.”
From Washington Post ● Apr. 25, 2021
“We are well rid of her, then. I will not suffer such abominations here. This is not King’s Landing.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
