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abhorrent
[ab-hawr-uhnt, -hor-]
adjective
causing repugnance; detestable; loathsome.
an abhorrent deed.
Synonyms: ,utterly opposed, or contrary, or in conflict (usually followed byto ).
abhorrent to reason.
feeling extreme repugnance or aversion (usually followed byof ).
abhorrent of waste.
remote in character (usually followed byfrom ).
abhorrent from the principles of law.
abhorrent
/ əˈɒəԳ /
adjective
repugnant; loathsome
feeling extreme aversion or loathing (for)
abhorrent of vulgarity
conflicting (with)
abhorrent to common sense
Other Word Forms
- abhorrently adverb
- unabhorrently adverb
- ˈǰԳٱ adverb
Word History and Origins
Origin of abhorrent1
Example Sentences
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the interaction with Padilla was “absolutely abhorrent and outrageous.”
Baldoni’s attorney Bryan Freedman later called the motion “one of the most abhorrent examples of abusing our legal system.”
"My heart grieves for the families of the young beloveds, whose lives were cut short in a moment by an abhorrent antisemitic murderer," he said.
A Reform UK spokesman said Powell's "abhorrent comments truly demonstrate how out of touch the Labour Party is".
Brasher, who described the abuse as "abhorrent", said it was an example of why the London Marathon will no longer post on X.
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